Self-reported beta-lactam allergy in government and private hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa
Background. Up to a quarter of inpatients in high-income countries (HICs) self-report beta-lactam allergy (BLA), which if incorrect,increases the use of alternative antibiotics, worsening individual health outcomes and driving bacterial resistance. In HICs, up to 95% ofself-reported BLAs are incorr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2023-02-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/735 |