Dig Deeper if Patients Report Beta-Lactam or Sulfa Allergies
February 2026
Up to 9 in 10 patients erroneously report having beta-lactam antibiotic allergies...and inaccurate histories can have consequences.
Patients reporting antibiotic allergies may need to use alternatives with more side effects (quinolones, etc)...or lower efficacy.
Plus data suggest these patients can have more antibiotic resistance, C. difficile infections, hospital readmissions, etc.
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