A 30-year-old male asked:
was able to take penicillin as a kid for tonsillitis. had one reaction of a rash when i was 10. is this an allergy?
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
57 years experience Dermatology
Possibly: Most people with this history will not react when exposed 20 years later. But some of them will get a rash again.
Answered on Apr 10, 2014
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Dr. James Fox answered
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Zithromax: Azithromycin (zithromax) is a good option for streptococcal tonsillitis. There is some cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins (such ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered
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Rash: It would be best. Also, consider looking for mononucleosis.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tanya Russo answered
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Not usually: Liquid penicillin is usually thick and pink. If there is a concern about the quality of your medication, talk to your pharmacist or physician.
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Slightly: Most studies show that those with a history of penicillin allergy can tolerate a cephalosporin especially the newer generation ones such as ceftrizone ... Read More
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