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Table 4 Adverse events with direct oral challenges and oral challenges

From: Penicillin de-labelling in vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: comparison of approaches, outcomes and future directions

Reaction details

Number of Reactions:

Reaction Severity1

Urticaria at the time of the DOC or oral challenge

2

Grade 1 reactions

Delayed rash or urticaria

4

Grade 1 reactions

Delayed rash or subjective pruritis, with gastrointestinal symptoms

2

Grade 2 reactions

Flushing and respiratory symptoms

1

Grade 2 or 3 reaction

Total

9

 
  1. 1Reaction severity is graded based on the World Allergy Organization allergic reaction grading system [21]