Arroliga Mercedes E, Pien Lily
Section of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
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A history of allergy to penicillin does not necessarily rule out using penicillin again. With skin testing and, in some cases, desensitization, most patients with a history of penicillin allergy can safely receive the drug.