Transcription of Antibiotic Allergy Clinical Update
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Disclaimer: ASCIA information is reviewed by ASCIA members and represents the available published literature at the time of review. The content of this document is not intended to replace professional medical advice and any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner. ASCIA 2014 Antibiotic Allergy Clinical Update This Clinical Update has been adapted, with permission, from the Allergy section of the Therapeutic Guidelines for Antibiotics. The main purpose of this document is to provide an evidence based, quick reference guide to assist primary health care physicians including general practitioners, paediatricians and nurses, in the management of patients with Antibiotic Allergy . Contents 1. Introduction 2 2. Types of Antibiotic hypersensitivity 2 IgE-mediated immediate hypersensitivity IgE-independent reactions Delayed reactions 3.
ASCIA INFORMATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 5 A clear history of a non-immediate reaction to penicillin (NOT drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic
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