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I had what was thought to be serum sickness 20 yrs ago from penicillin. is it worth to go through penicillin allergy testing now to see if i perhaps still have that allergy?

Q: i had what was thought to be serum sickness 20 yrs ago from penicillin. is it worth to go through penicillin allergy testing now to see if i perhaps still have that allergy?

: Definitely worth it. Removing the PCN allergy label improves your future care. Because of the serum sickness aspect, meet with a board certified allergist. Best health to you. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33132684/

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Dr. Karna Gendo answered

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Definitely worth it. Removing the PCN allergy label improves your future care. Because of the serum sickness aspect, meet with a board certified allergist. Best health to you. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33132684/

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Answered 3/23/2023

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A member asked:

I had what was thought to be serum sickness 20 yrs ago from penicillin. is it worth to go through penicillin allergy testing now to see if i perhaps still have that allergy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karna Gendo answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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