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Table 2 Clinical reaction upon beta-lactam antibiotic exposure

From: Prevalence of beta-lactam allergy: a retrospective chart review of drug allergy assessment in a predominantly pediatric population

Reaction

Number of patients

GI complaints

2

Unknown skin reaction (remote Hx)

18

Non-urticarial skin reactions

151

Urticarial skin reactions

76

Skin peeling noted

2

Multi-systemic complaints

50

 Skin rash with fever/malaise

5

 Describing open sores

1

 Skin rash with GI complaints

6

 Edema or difficulty breathing

34

 Myalgia or joint swelling

5

History unknown

8