Allergologia et immunopathologia
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Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) · Mar 2019
Anaphylaxis to beta-lactam antibiotics at pediatric age: Six-year survey.
Beta-lactams are the most frequently used antibiotics in pediatric age. Anaphylactic reactions may occur and need to be properly studied, but studies in children are scarce. ⋯ Allergic reactions to beta-lactams, although rare in children, require a detailed clinical history and a specialized drug allergy work-up to allow a correct diagnosis as well as to avoid the possibility of a potential life-threatening reaction and provide alternative drugs.