Penicillin allergy myth busted: study aims to save antibiotics

NCT ID NCT03581604

First seen May 26, 2026 · Last updated May 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 155 adults who thought they were allergic to penicillin. Researchers used allergy tests to find out who really had the allergy. The goal was to safely remove the false allergy label so people can use better antibiotics, which helps fight antibiotic resistance.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oslo University Hospital, Dpt of Pulmonary Diseases, Ullevål

    Oslo, Postbox 4950 Nydalen, 0424, Norway

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