Intradermal testing increases the accuracy of an immediate-type cefaclor hypersensitivity diagnosis

Intradermal testing increases the accuracy of an immediate-type cefaclor hypersensitivity diagnosis

Background: Hypersensitivity reactions to cefaclor have increased in accordance with its frequent use. However, only limited data are available on the diagnostic value of skin tests for these conditions, particularly intradermal tests (IDTs). Objective: To evaluate the clinical usefulness of IDT com...

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Main Authors: Ji-Hyang Lee, MD, PhD, Chan Sun Park, MD, PhD, Min Ju Pyo, BS, A. Ryang Lee, BS, Eunyong Shin, MD, Young-Sang Yoo, MD, Woo-Jung Song, MD, PhD, Tae-Bum Kim, MD, PhD, You-Sook Cho, MD, PhD, Hyouk-Soo Kwon, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-04-01
Series:World Allergy Organization Journal
Subjects:
Beta-lactams
Cephalosporins
Cefaclor
Immediate hypersensitivity
Intradermal skin test
IgE quantification
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