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What would doctors prescribe a patient who is allergic to penicillin?
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Depends: There are alternative antibiotics to penicillin-type antibiotics. The choice depends on the infection being treated. There is testing available for penicillin allergy. Those with penicillin allergy should see a board certified allergist for further evaluation.
Answered 9/3/2017
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