4 in 5 kids not actually allergic to non-beta-lactam antibiotics
Allergy to the NBLA antibiotics is over-reported and more testing is needed: Australian study
Most children with reported hypersensitivity reactions to non-beta-lactam antibiotics (NBLAs) have negative allergy tests and should be re-evaluated, Melbourne researchers say.
Lead researcher Dr Lisa Grinlington, of the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, says doctors may need to refer children who report sensitivities for further testing.
