Impact of beta-lactam allergy labels on bone marrow transplant patients
Abstract Background: Approximately 95% of patients with a beta-lactam allergy noted in their medical record are not truly allergic when tested. These patients may unnecessarily avoid first-line antibiotics, resulting in increased treatment failure, higher costs, and antibiotic resistance. Bone mar...
| Published in: | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-01-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X2500172X/type/journal_article |