The Impact of Patient-Reported Penicillin or Cephalosporin Allergy on the Occurrence of the Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Primary Knee and Hip Arthroplasty

The Impact of Patient-Reported Penicillin or Cephalosporin Allergy on the Occurrence of the Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Primary Knee and Hip Arthroplasty

Reducing the risk of periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) requires a multi-pronged strategy including usage of a prophylactic antibiotic. A history of penicillin or cephalosporin allergy often leads to a change in prophylactic antibiotic regimen to avoid serious side effects. The purpose of the pre...

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Main Authors: Stella Stevoska, Verena Behm-Ferstl, Stephanie Zott, Christian Stadler, Sophie Schieder, Matthias Luger, Tobias Gotterbarm, Antonio Klasan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
penicillin allergy
cephalosporin allergy
prophylactic antibiotic
knee arthroplasty
total hip arthroplasty
periprosthetic joint infections
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/11/10/1345

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