# Point prevalence survey of antibiotic allergies in hospitalized patients

## TL;DR

This study surveyed antibiotic allergies in hospitalized patients and found many can safely be relabeled or tested.

## Contribution

The study demonstrates that many patients labeled with penicillin or sulfa allergies can be de-labeled or challenged safely.

## Key findings

- Most patients with penicillin or sulfa allergy labels are eligible for de-labeling or oral antibiotic challenge.
- The study highlights the potential to reduce unnecessary allergy labels in hospitalized patients.

## Abstract

As part of healthcare-associated infections prevalence survey, we examined the prevalence of antibiotic allergies among inpatients and the possibility to de-label reported penicillin and sulfa allergies. Results show that most of the patients with a penicillin or sulfa allergy label are eligible for either direct de-labeling or oral antibiotic challenge.