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

• Main Authors: Stella Stevoska (Author), Verena Behm-Ferstl (Author), Stephanie Zott (Author), Christian Stadler (Author), Sophie Schieder (Author), Matthias Luger (Author), Tobias Gotterbarm (Author), Antonio Klasan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...