This case report describes a 40-year-old male patient who developed symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema after taking amoxicillin. Initial allergy testing showed negative intradermal tests, but subsequent drug provocation tests with amoxicillin and penicillin were positive, indicating cross-reactivity between these β-lactam antibiotics. Notably, following the final provocation test, the intradermal test with penicillin turned positive, demonstrating a flare-up phenomenon. The findings highlight the importance of thorough allergy evaluations, including drug provocation testing, to guide safe antibiotic treatment.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11669184 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74393 | DOI Listing |
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