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Penicillin Allergy

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      Learning Objectives

      • List the 4 types of hypersensitivity reactions that can occur with penicillins
      • Identify common manifestations of allergic reactions based on the type of hypersensitivity reaction
      • Summarize the principles and circumstances for penicillin allergy testing
      • Discuss alternative treatment options for penicillin-allergic persons with sexually transmitted infections
      • Review the approach to treatment of sexually transmitted infections in pregnant persons who have a penicillin allergy

      Authors

      Lily Li, MD
      Lily Li, MD
      Assistant Professor of Medicine
      Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
      University of Washington
      Disclosures: None
      Raaka G. Kumbhakar, MD, MPH
      Raaka G. Kumbhakar, MD
      Assistant Professor of Medicine
      Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
      University of Washington
      Disclosures: None

      Reviewers

      David H. Spach, MD
      David H. Spach, MD
      Professor of Medicine
      Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
      Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
      University of Washington
      Disclosures: None
      Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD

      Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
      Associate Professor of Medicine
      Division of Infectious Diseases
      Emory University School of Medicine
      Grady Health System

      Disclosures: None

      2nd Edition

      This is the first time this Question Bank Topic appears on the National STD Curriculum.

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      • 1 CNE contact hour (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

      CNE and CME Origination: May 22nd, 2024
      CNE and CME Reviewed: September 11th, 2024
      CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2025 (2nd Edition)

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