Racial and ethnic differences in penicillin allergy reporting and allergist referral

• Main Authors: Charles Bornmann (Author), Christina Ortiz (Author), Rubeen Guardado (Author), Joseph Gillis (Author), Kristin Huang (Author), Kimberly Blumenthal (Author), Shira Doron (Author), Maureen Campion (Author), Alysse Wurcel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Cambridge University Press, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health crisis. A key strategy to combat AMR is to use targeted antibiotics, which is difficult in patients who report an allergy to penicillin. Increased risk for resistant infections, mortality, and healthcare costs are associated with p...