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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Medical society for clinical immunology and allergy in Australasia

Health & Medicine · Penicillin allergy overdiagnosed: new Australian guidelines Urge reassessment for millions

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) has published revised guidelines revealing that the majority of Australians labeled with penicillin allergy are not truly allergic. The change, based on new evidence, aims to improve patient care, reduce healthcare costs, and combat antimicrobial resistance by ensuring appropriate use of narrow-spectrum antibiotics.