Incorrectly Recorded Penicillin Allergy – Increased risk of MSRA & C.difficile infection
NICE has warned healthcare professionals and the public that people who incorrectly believe they are allergic to penicillin are unnecessarily put at an increased risk of developing MRSA or C difficile. Incorrectly identifying people as allergic could also contribute to antimicrobial resistance, as people are likely to be given broad-spectrum antibiotics. Studies suggest that: Around 10% of the UK Continue Reading »