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Table 7.1: Low- and High-Risk Features During the Evaluation of Penicillin Allergy

Low-risk features

High-risk features

Unknown or forgotten/untraceable history and event more than 1 year ago

Anaphylaxis

Previously told allergy test positive, but no history of reaction

Symptoms suggestive of hypotension

Other allergies to non-related drugs (such as non-β-lactams) only

Respiratory compromise

Non-specific (non-immunological) complaints

Urticaria or angioedema

Non-urticarial rash which occurred more than 1 year ago

Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, and acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis)

Family history of penicillin allergy only

Mucosal involvement

Isolated gastrointestinal upset

Internal organ involvement

Serum sickness-like reactions

Drug-induced autoimmune disease or vasculitis