Assessing the prevalence and characteristics of self-reported penicillin allergy in Saudi Arabian population: A nationwide cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Being allergic to penicillin can lead to the overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics, contributing to the growing problem of multidrug resistance. Knowing the exact allergy history is essential as some circumstances may allow reinitiating penicillin. This study focused on assessing the prevalence and characteristics of self-reported penicillin allergy in the Saudi Arabian population.

Methods

We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study via an electronic self-administered questionnaire directed toward the Saudi Arabian general adult population. Variables about respondent demographics as well as type and characteristics of the allergy were collected.

Results

One hundred ninety-three out of 2022 participants who completed the survey (9.5%) reported allergy

SUBMITTER: Alowais SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10023521 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature