Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: From our database we selected 73 patients with cell-mediated allergy to beta-lactams, diagnosed by means of immediate-type skin tests, delayed reading intradermal tests, patch tests and detection of specific IgE. Patients with negative patch tests with imipenem-cilastatin underwent an intramuscular test dosing. RESULTS: Our patients had a total of 94 nonimmediate reactions to penicillins. All patients had positive patch tests and/or delayed reading intradermal tests for at least one of the penicillin reagent tested and negative immediate-type skin tests and specific IgE. Four patients out of 73 had a positive patch tests to at least one penicillin reagent and imipenem-cilastatin showing cross-reactivity. Sixty-four patients underwent the imipenem-cilastatin intramuscular test dosing and none of them had a clinical reaction. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | D Schiavino, E Nucera, C Lombardo, M Decinti, L Pascolini, G Altomonte, A Buonomo, G Patriarca |
Journal | Allergy
(Allergy)
Vol. 64
Issue 11
Pg. 1644-8
(Nov 2009)
ISSN: 1398-9995 [Electronic] Denmark |
PMID | 19392998
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Drug Combinations
- beta-Lactams
- Cilastatin
- Imipenem
- Cilastatin, Imipenem Drug Combination
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, immunology)
- Cilastatin
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, immunology)
- Cilastatin, Imipenem Drug Combination
- Cross Reactions
- Drug Combinations
- Drug Hypersensitivity
(diagnosis, etiology, immunology)
- Drug Tolerance
- Female
- Humans
- Hypersensitivity, Delayed
(chemically induced, immunology)
- Imipenem
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, immunology)
- Immunity, Cellular
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Patch Tests
- Skin Tests
- beta-Lactams
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, immunology)
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