MedicalResearch.com Interview with: Eric Macy, MS, MS Allergy & Immunology Kaiser Permanente Medical Group-Allergy   Medical Research: What are the main findings of the study? Dr. Macy:

• Cephalosporins are currently widely and relatively safely used in individuals with a history of a penicillin "allergy" in their medical record.
• Cephalosporin associated anaphylaxis is very rare, even in individuals with a history of penicillin "allergy".
• Cephalosporin associated serious cutaneous adverse reactions are extremely rare.
• Cephalosporin associated Clostridium difficile and serious nephropathy are relatively common. (more…)