Self-reported beta-lactam allergy, mislabeling and inappropriate antibiotic use: a study from South India
This study assessed beta-lactam allergy labels in 300 hospitalized adults using validated scores. Over 50% with penicillin and 21% with cephalosporin allergies were classified as low risk. Among those receiving alternative antibiotics due to inappropriate allergy labels, 44% were low-risk. Findings support structured allergy delabeling programs to enhance antimicrobial stewardship.
Authors
- Samer Sadeq Hameed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1872-6796)
- Krishna Suresh
- Rajalakshmi Arjun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4838-183X)
- Vettakkara Kandy Muhammed Niyas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7255-6257)
- Parvathy Vijayamohan
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2025.10049
- Primary Topic
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00