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Can a penicillin allergy be hereditary?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

It is more likely: That you can have allergies to specific medications. However, it is important to understand that the sensitivity and likelihood may be hereditary, but the allergy itself is not hereditary. I hope that helps!

Answered 5/8/2017

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No: Penicillin allergy is not inherited.

Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2017

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