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How common is anaphylaxis shock with cephalosporin?
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Uncommon: Anaphylaxis to cephalosporins is an uncommon event. Among patients with penicillin allergy estimates of allergic reactions to cephalosporins range from 2 to 10%.
Answered 2/25/2017
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Rare: Very rare with oral cephalsporins, and rare with injectables.
Answered 2/28/2013
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