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Does An Allergy To Penicillin Persist For 50 Years?
As an infant, about 59 years ago, I received a penicillin injection and was found allergic to penicillin. My mother said I then broke out in a rash over by body, and my skin got red. Since that time, I have not had penicillin because I thought I was still allergic to is. Question: Does one outgrow an allergy to penicillin after 50 or so years?
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
Allergic to drugs can persist life long.Especially drugs like penicillin are notorious for allergy.Always test for penicillin allergy before injection or if it is a known case then avoid and use a safe alternative.
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