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Torres-Rojas I, Pérez-Alzate D, Somoza ML, Pfeifer APM, Diaz EH, Jimenez-Rodriguez TW, Sánchez JF, Ruano FJ, Blanca M, Blanca-López N. Clavulanic Acid Is a Leading Culprit Beta-Lactam in Immediate Allergic Reactions to Penicillins. ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH 2023; 15:201-213. [PMID: 37021506 PMCID: PMC10079519 DOI: 10.4168/aair.2023.15.2.201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE Clavulanate, a beta-lactam associated with amoxicillin, is frequently prescribed in patients at all ages. Recent data implicate amoxicillin-clavulanate in up to 80% of beta-lactam allergy cases. We assessed clavulanate's role in inducing allergic reactions to this combination treatment, with a focus on selective immediate reactions. METHODS Adults (≥ 16 years) reporting a history of immediate reactions to amoxicillin-clavulanate were evaluated through a beta-lactam allergological workup, using modified European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology guidelines. Patients first underwent skin testing, and if negative, drug provocation tests. Expected outcomes were: Group A, subjects with immediate reaction to classical penicillin group determinants (penicilloyl polylysine, minor determinants mixture, and/or penicillin G); Group B, subjects with selective immediate reaction to amoxicillin; Group C, subjects with selective immediate reaction to clavulanate and Group D, those immediate reactions with co-sensitization to clavulanate plus penicillin group determinants or amoxicillin. RESULTS Of 1,170 included patients, 104 had immediate reactions: 36.5% to penicillin group determinants (Group A), 26.9% to amoxicillin (Group B), 32.7% to clavulanate (Group C), and 3.8% to clavulanate plus penicillin determinants or amoxicillin (Group D). Diagnosis was made by skin testing in 79%, 75% and 47% of the patients, respectively, in the first 3 groups (P < 0.001). Drug provocation tests were necessary to establish most other diagnoses. Anaphylaxis predominated over urticaria/angioedema in all groups. CONCLUSIONS Selective immediate reactions to clavulanate accounted for over a third of cases with confirmed reactions after amoxicillin-clavulanate intake, with more than half experiencing anaphylaxis. Within this group, skin test sensitivity was below 50%. People taking amoxicillin-clavulanate may also be co-sensitized to both drugs.
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Ariza A, Jaruthamsophon K, Meng X, Labella M, Adair K, Tailor A, Sukasem C, Whitaker P, Peckham D, Pirmohamed M, Torres MJ, Naisbitt DJ. Shared Clavulanate and Tazobactam Antigenic Determinants Activate T-Cells from Hypersensitive Patients. Chem Res Toxicol 2022; 35:2122-2132. [PMID: 36137197 PMCID: PMC9682523 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.2c00231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
β-Lactamase inhibitors such as clavulanic acid and tazobactam were developed to overcome β-lactam antibiotic resistance. Hypersensitivity reactions to these drugs have not been studied in detail, and the antigenic determinants that activate T-cells have not been defined. The objectives of this study were to (i) characterize clavulanate- and tazobactam-responsive T-cells from hypersensitive patients, (ii) explore clavulanate and tazobactam T-cell crossreactivity, and (iii) define the antigenic determinants that contribute to T-cell reactivity. Antigen specificity, pathways of T-cell activation, and crossreactivity with clavulanate- and tazobactam-specific T-cell clones were assessed by proliferation and cytokine release assays. Antigenic determinants were analyzed by mass spectrometry-based proteomics methods. Clavulanate- and tazobactam-responsive CD4+ T-cell clones were stimulated to proliferate and secrete IFN-γ in an MHC class II-restricted and dose-dependent manner. T-cell activation with clavulanate- and tazobactam was dependent on antigen presenting cells because their fixation prevented the T-cell response. Strong crossreactivity was observed between clavulanate- and tazobactam-T-cells; however, neither drug activated β-lactam antibiotic-responsive T-cells. Mass spectrometric analysis revealed that both compounds form multiple antigenic determinants with lysine residues on proteins, including an overlapping aldehyde and hydrated aldehyde adduct with mass additions of 70 and 88 Da, respectively. Collectively, these data show that although clavulanate and tazobactam are structurally distinct, the antigenic determinants formed by both drugs overlap, which explains the observed T-cell cross-reactivity.
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Affiliation(s)
- Adriana Ariza
- Allergy
Research Group, Instituto de Investigación
Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29009 Málaga, Spain
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular,
and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, U.K.,Division
of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Department of Pathology,
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular,
and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, U.K.
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- Allergy
Research Group, Instituto de Investigación
Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29009 Málaga, Spain,Allergy
Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de
Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular,
and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, U.K.
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular,
and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, U.K.
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- Division
of Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Department of Pathology,
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
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- Bradford
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Bradford BD9 6DA, U.K.
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- Regional
Adult Cystic Fibrosis Unit, St James’s
University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, U.K.
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular,
and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, U.K.
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- Allergy
Research Group, Instituto de Investigación
Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, 29009 Málaga, Spain,Allergy
Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de
Málaga, 29009 Málaga, Spain,Andalusian
Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology-BIONAND, 29590 Málaga, Spain,Departamento
de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain
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- Department
of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular,
and Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3GE, U.K.,. Tel.: 0044 151 7945346
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Fernandez‐Santamaria R, Bogas G, Montañez MI, Ariza A, Salas M, Cespedes JA, Labella M, Paris JL, Perez‐Sanchez N, Perez‐Inestrosa E, Vida Y, Fernandez TD, Mayorga C, Torres MJ. Synthetic antigenic determinants of clavulanic acid induce dendritic cell maturation and specific T cell proliferation in patients with immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Allergy 2022; 77:3070-3083. [PMID: 35611454 PMCID: PMC9796838 DOI: 10.1111/all.15383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Immediate drug hypersensitivity reactions (IDHRs) to clavulanic acid (CLV) have increased in the last decades due to a higher consumption alongside amoxicillin (AX). Due to its chemical instability, diagnostic procedures to evaluate IDHRs to CLV are difficult, and current in vitro assays do not have an optimal sensitivity. The inclusion of the specific metabolites after CLV degradation, which are efficiently recognised by the immune system, could help to improve sensitivity of in vitro tests. METHODS Recognition by dendritic cells (DCs) of CLV and the synthetic analogues of two of its hypothesised antigenic determinants (ADs) was evaluated by flow cytometry in 27 allergic patients (AP) and healthy controls (HC). Their ability to trigger the proliferation of T cells was also analysed by flow cytometry. RESULTS The inclusion of synthetic analogues of CLV ADs, significantly increased the expression of maturation markers on DCs from AP compared to HC. A different recognition pattern could be observed with each AD, and, therefore, the inclusion of both ADs achieves an improved sensitivity. The addition of synthetic ADs analogues increased the proliferative response of CD4+ Th2 compared to the addition of native CLV. The combination of results from both ADs increased the sensitivity of proliferative assays from 19% to 65% with a specificity higher than 90%. CONCLUSIONS Synthetic ADs from CLV are efficiently recognised by DCs with ability to activate CD4+ Th2 cells from AP. The combination of analogues from both ADs, significantly increased the sensitivity of DC maturation and T-cell proliferation compared to native CLV.
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- Ruben Fernandez‐Santamaria
- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Departmento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga‐UMAMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga‐HRUMMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Málaga‐UMAMálagaSpain,Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases Laboratory, Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología‐BIONANDMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga‐HRUMMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Departmento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga‐UMAMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga‐HRUMMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases Laboratory, Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología‐BIONANDMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga‐HRUMMálagaSpain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Málaga‐UMAMálagaSpain,Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases Laboratory, Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología‐BIONANDMálagaSpain
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de Málaga‐UMAMálagaSpain,Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases Laboratory, Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología‐BIONANDMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Departamento de Biología Celular, Genética y Fisiología, Universidad de Málaga‐UMAMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga‐HRUMMálagaSpain,Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases Laboratory, Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología‐BIONANDMálagaSpain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga‐IBIMA‐ARADyALMálagaSpain,Departmento de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga‐UMAMálagaSpain,Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga‐HRUMMálagaSpain,Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases Laboratory, Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología‐BIONANDMálagaSpain
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Ariza A, Fernández-Santamaría R, Meng X, Salas M, Ogese MO, Tailor A, Bogas G, Torres MJ, Naisbitt DJ. Characterization of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid specific T-cell clones from patients with immediate drug hypersensitivity. Allergy 2020; 75:2562-2573. [PMID: 32246774 DOI: 10.1111/all.14298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Betalactam (BL) antibiotics are the most common cause of drug hypersensitivity. Amoxicillin (AX), which is often prescribed alongside clavulanic acid (Clav), is the most common elicitor. The aim of this study was to determine whether AX and Clav-responsive T-cells are detectable in patients with immediate hypersensitivity to AX-Clav, to assess whether these T-cells display the same specificity as that detected in skin and provocation testing, and to explore T-cell activation pathways. METHODS Drug-specific T-cell clones were generated from immediate hypersensitive patients´ blood by serial dilution and repetitive mitogen stimulation. Antigen specificity was assessed by measurement of proliferation and cytokine release. CD4+ /CD8+ phenotype and chemokine receptor expression were analyzed by flow cytometry. RESULTS 110 AX-specific and 96 Clav-specific T-cell clones were generated from seven patients with positive skin test to either AX or Clav. Proliferation of AX- and Clav-specific clones was dose-dependent, and no cross-reactivity was observed. AX- and Clav-specific clones required antigen-presenting cells to proliferate, and drugs were presented to CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells by MHC class-II and I, respectively. A higher secretion of IL-13 and IL-5 was detected in presence of the culprit drug compared with the alternative drug. Clones expressed CD69, CCR4, CXCR3, and CCR10. CONCLUSIONS Our study details the antigen specificity and phenotype of T-cell clones generated from patients with AX-Clav-induced immediate hypersensitivity diagnosed by positive skin test. AX- and Clav-specific clones were generated from patients irrespective of whether AX or Clav was the culprit, although differences in cytokine secretion were observed.
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- Adriana Ariza
- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, Málaga, Spain
- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, Málaga, Spain
- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Allergy Research Group, Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Málaga-IBIMA, Málaga, Spain
- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
- Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases Laboratory, Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology-BIONAND, Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía, Málaga, Spain
- Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, Spain
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, MRC Centre for Drug Safety Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Stone CA, Trubiano J, Coleman DT, Rukasin CRF, Phillips EJ. The challenge of de-labeling penicillin allergy. Allergy 2020; 75:273-288. [PMID: 31049971 DOI: 10.1111/all.13848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Revised: 03/28/2019] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Even though 8%-25% of most populations studied globally are labeled as penicillin allergic, most diagnoses of penicillin allergy are made in childhood and relate to events that are either not allergic in nature, are low risk for immediate hypersensitivity, or are a potential true allergy that has waned over time. Penicillin allergy labels directly impact antimicrobial stewardship by leading to use of less effective and broader spectrum antimicrobials and are associated with antimicrobial resistance. They may also delay appropriate antimicrobial therapy and lead to increased risk of specific adverse healthcare outcomes. Operationalizing penicillin allergy de-labeling into a new arm of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) has become an increasing global focus. METHODS We performed an evidence-based narrative review of the literature of penicillin allergy label carriage, the adverse effects of penicillin allergy labels, and current approaches and barriers to penicillin allergy de-labeling. Over the period 1928-2018 in Pubmed and Medline, search terms used included "penicillin allergy" or "penicillin hypersensitivity" alone or in combination with "adverse events," "testing," "evaluation," "effects," "label," "de-labeling," "prick or epicutaneous," and "intradermal" skin testing, "oral challenge or provocation," "cross-reactivity," and "antimicrobial stewardship". RESULTS Penicillin allergy labels are highly prevalent, largely inaccurate and their carriage may lead to unnecessary treatment and inferior outcomes with alternative agents as well as adverse public health outcomes such as antibiotic resistance. CONCLUSIONS Operationalizing penicillin allergy de-labeling as an aspect of ASP has become an increasing global focus. There is a need for validated approaches that optimally combine the use of history and ingestion challenge with or without proceeding formal skin testing to tackle penicillin allergy efficiently within complex healthcare systems. At the same time, there is great promise for penicillin allergy evaluation and de-labeling as an individual and public health strategy to reduce adverse healthcare outcomes, improve antimicrobial stewardship, and decrease healthcare costs.
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- Cosby A. Stone
- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville Tennessee
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- Department of Infectious Diseases Austin Health Heidelberg Victoria Australia
- Department of Infectious Diseases Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne Victoria Australia
- Department of Medicine (Austin Health) University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria Australia
- The National Centre for Infections in Cancer, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Parkville Victoria Australia
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville Tennessee
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- Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville Tennessee
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville Tennessee
- Department of Pharmacology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville Tennessee
- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville Tennessee
- Institute for Immunology & Infectious Diseases Murdoch University Murdoch Western Australia Australia
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Barbero N, Fernández‐Santamaría R, Mayorga C, Martin‐Serrano Á, Salas M, Bogas G, Nájera F, Pérez‐Sala D, Pérez‐Inestrosa E, Fernandez TD, Montañez MI, Torres MJ. Identification of an antigenic determinant of clavulanic acid responsible for IgE-mediated reactions. Allergy 2019; 74:1490-1501. [PMID: 30829415 DOI: 10.1111/all.13761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Revised: 01/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Selective reactions to clavulanic acid (CLV) account for around 30% of immediate reactions after administration of amoxicillin-CLV. Currently, no immunoassay is available for detecting specific IgE to CLV, and its specific recognition in patients with immediate reactions has only been demonstrated by basophil activation testing, however with suboptimal sensitivity. The lack of knowledge regarding the structure of the drug that remains bound to proteins (antigenic determinant) is hampering the development of in vitro diagnostics. We aimed to identify the antigenic determinants of CLV as well as to evaluate their specific IgE recognition and potential role for diagnosis. METHODS Based on complex CLV degradation mechanisms, we hypothesized the formation of two antigenic determinants for CLV, AD-I (N-protein, 3-oxopropanamide) and AD-II (N-protein, 3-aminopropanamide), and designed different synthetic analogs to each one. IgE recognition of these structures was evaluated in basophils from patients with selective reactions to CLV and tolerant subjects. In parallel, the CLV fragments bound to proteins were identified by proteomic approaches. RESULTS Two synthetic analogs of AD-I were found to activate basophils from allergic patients. This determinant was also detected bound to lysines 195 and 475 of CLV-treated human serum albumin. One of these analogs was able to activate basophils in 59% of patients whereas CLV only in 41%. Combining both results led to an increase in basophil activation in 69% of patients, and only in 12% of controls. CONCLUSION We have identified AD-I as one CLV antigenic determinant, which is the drug fragment that remains protein-bound.
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- Nekane Barbero
- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology – BIONANDMálaga Spain
- Department of Organic Chemistry IBIMAUniversity of Málaga Málaga Spain
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- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology – BIONANDMálaga Spain
- Allergy Research GroupInstituto de Investigacion Biomédica de Malaga‐IBIMA Málaga Spain
- Allergy UnitHospital Regional Universitario de Malaga Málaga Spain
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- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology – BIONANDMálaga Spain
- Allergy Research GroupInstituto de Investigacion Biomédica de Malaga‐IBIMA Málaga Spain
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- Allergy Research GroupInstituto de Investigacion Biomédica de Malaga‐IBIMA Málaga Spain
- Allergy UnitHospital Regional Universitario de Malaga Málaga Spain
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- Allergy Research GroupInstituto de Investigacion Biomédica de Malaga‐IBIMA Málaga Spain
- Allergy UnitHospital Regional Universitario de Malaga Málaga Spain
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- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology – BIONANDMálaga Spain
- Department of Organic Chemistry IBIMAUniversity of Málaga Málaga Spain
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- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology – BIONANDMálaga Spain
- Department of Organic Chemistry IBIMAUniversity of Málaga Málaga Spain
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- Allergy Research GroupInstituto de Investigacion Biomédica de Malaga‐IBIMA Málaga Spain
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- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology – BIONANDMálaga Spain
- Allergy Research GroupInstituto de Investigacion Biomédica de Malaga‐IBIMA Málaga Spain
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- Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology – BIONANDMálaga Spain
- Allergy Research GroupInstituto de Investigacion Biomédica de Malaga‐IBIMA Málaga Spain
- Allergy UnitHospital Regional Universitario de Malaga Málaga Spain
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Torres MJ, Moreno E, Fernandez-Santamaría R, Doña I, Fernandez TD. Diagnostic Approximation to Delabeling Beta-Lactam Allergic Patients. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN ALLERGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s40521-019-0202-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Salas M, Fernández-Santamaría R, Mayorga C, Barrionuevo E, Ariza A, Posadas T, Laguna JJ, Montañez MI, Molina N, Fernández TD, Torres MJ. Use of the Basophil Activation Test May Reduce the Need for Drug Provocation in Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Allergy. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2018; 6:1010-1018.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2017.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Revised: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pérez-Ruíz R, Lence E, Andreu I, Limones-Herrero D, González-Bello C, Miranda MA, Jiménez MC. A New Pathway for Protein Haptenation by β-Lactams. Chemistry 2017; 23:13986-13994. [PMID: 28791745 DOI: 10.1002/chem.201702643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
The covalent binding of β-lactams to proteins upon photochemical activation has been demonstrated by using an integrated approach that combines photochemical, proteomic and computational studies, selecting human serum albumin (HSA) as a target protein and ezetimibe (1) as a probe. The results have revealed a novel protein haptenation pathway for this family of drugs that is an alternative to the known nucleophilic ring opening of β-lactams by the free amino group of lysine residues. Thus, photochemical ring splitting of the β-lactam ring, following a formal retro-Staudinger reaction, gives a highly reactive ketene intermediate that is trapped by the neighbouring lysine residues, leading to an amide adduct. For the investigated 1/HSA system, covalent modification of residues Lys414 and Lys525, which are located in sub-domains IIIA and IIIB, respectively, occurs. The observed photobinding may constitute the key step in the sequence of events leading to photoallergy. Docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies provide an insight into the molecular basis of the selectivity of 1 for these HSA sub-domains and the covalent modification mechanism. Computational studies also reveal positive cooperative binding of sub-domain IIIB that explains the experimentally observed modification of Lys414, which is located in a barely accessible pocket (sub-domain IIIA).
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- Raúl Pérez-Ruíz
- Departamento de Química/Instituto de Tecnología Química UPV-CSIC, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46071, Valencia, Spain.,Present address: Instituto Imdea Energía, Parque Tecnológico de Móstoles, Av. Ramón de la Sagra, 3., 28935, Móstoles, Madrid, Spain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais, Moleculares (CIQUS) and Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, calle Jenaro de la Fuente s/n, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, Avenida de Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Química/Instituto de Tecnología Química UPV-CSIC, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46071, Valencia, Spain
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- Centro Singular de Investigación en Química Biolóxica e Materiais, Moleculares (CIQUS) and Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, calle Jenaro de la Fuente s/n, 15782, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Departamento de Química/Instituto de Tecnología Química UPV-CSIC, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46071, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Química/Instituto de Tecnología Química UPV-CSIC, Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Camino de Vera s/n, 46071, Valencia, Spain
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Ten percent of patients report penicillin allergy, but more than 90% of these individuals can tolerate penicillins. Skin testing remains the optimal method for evaluation of possible IgE-mediated penicillin allergy and is recommended by professional societies, as the harms for alternative antibiotics include antimicrobial resistance, prolonged hospitalizations, readmissions, and increased costs. Removal of penicillin allergy leads to decreased utilization of broad-spectrum antibiotics, such as fluoroquinolones and vancomycin. There is minimal allergic cross-reactivity between penicillins and cephalosporins. IgE-mediated allergy to cephalosporins is usually side-chain specific and may warrant graded challenge with cephalosporins containing dissimilar R1 or R2 group side chains.
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- Daniel Har
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, The Corvallis Clinic, 3680 NW Samaritan Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330, USA; Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Science University College of Pharmacy, 1601 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
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Patients Taking Amoxicillin-Clavulanic Can Become Simultaneously Sensitized to Both Drugs. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2017; 5:694-702.e3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2017.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 02/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Fernandez TD, Mayorga C, Salas M, Barrionuevo E, Posadas T, Ariza A, Laguna JJ, Moreno E, Torres MJ, Doña I, Montañez MI. Evolution of diagnostic approaches in betalactam hypersensitivity. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2017; 10:671-683. [PMID: 28375040 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2017.1313110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Betalactams are the most widely used drugs against infections and the primary cause of antibiotic hypersensitivity reactions. Reaction patterns for different betalactams have been changing in accordance with consumption trends, and vary among countries. As a consequence, in vivo and in vitro tests have had to change with to keep up with new tendencies. Areas covered: This review is focused on advances in betalactam hypersensitivity diagnosis. Changes in in vivo methods have been limited to the inclusion of new haptens. In contrast, major progress has been achieved for in vitro tests since the 1960s, from the first description of immunoassays, the basophil activation test and the lymphocyte transformation test, to the more sophisticated assays developed in last years. Expert commentary: Issues with diagnosis are related to test sensitivity. In vivo tests show higher sensitivity, however they can be risky, especially in severe and life-threatening reactions. Therefore, we believe that in vitro tests should be the preferred method. Current efforts are under way to enhance their sensitivity. Only multidisciplinary approaches involving immunology, proteomics, nanotechnology and chemistry can help us to fully understand conjugate structures and mechanisms involved in hypersensitivity reactions to betalactams, and consequently lead to advances in in vitro methods.
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- Tahia D Fernandez
- a Research Laboratory , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain
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- a Research Laboratory , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain.,b Allergy Unit , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain
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- b Allergy Unit , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain
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- b Allergy Unit , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain
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- b Allergy Unit , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain
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- a Research Laboratory , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain
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- c Allergy Unit , Hospital de la Cruz Roja , Madrid , Spain
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- d Allergy Service , University Hospital of Salamanca , Salamanca , Spain
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- b Allergy Unit , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain.,e Laboratory of Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases , Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology - BIONAND , Málaga , Spain
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- b Allergy Unit , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain
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- a Research Laboratory , IBIMA - Regional University Hospital of Malaga - UMA , Málaga , Spain.,e Laboratory of Nanostructures for Diagnosing and Treatment of Allergic Diseases , Andalusian Center for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology - BIONAND , Málaga , Spain
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Pineda F, Ariza A, Mayorga C, Arribas F, González-Mendiola R, Blanca-López N, Davila G, Cabañes N, Canto G, Laguna JJ, Senent C, Stahl-Skov P, Palacios R, Blanca M, Torres MJ. Role of Histamine Release Test for the Evaluation of Patients with Immediate Hypersensitivity Reactions to Clavulanic Acid. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 2016; 168:233-40. [PMID: 26894754 DOI: 10.1159/000443274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Immediate hypersensitivity reactions to clavulanic acid (CLV) seem to be on the increase. Diagnosis is mainly based on skin testing and the drug provocation test (DPT), procedures that are not risk free. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the histamine release test (HRT) could help evaluate patients with selective hypersensitivity to CLV. METHODS Eighteen patients with immediate selective hypersensitivity reactions to CLV (positive skin tests to CLV but negative to the major and minor determinants of benzylpenicillin and amoxicillin; negative DPT to benzylpenicillin and amoxicillin) and 21 controls with tolerance to CLV were included. Direct and passive HRT, using patient whole blood or 'IgE-stripped' donor blood sensitized by patient serum, respectively, were performed by stimulating the blood with CLV, and basophil histamine release was detected by fluorometric determination. RESULTS The clinical symptoms were anaphylaxis (n = 6), urticaria (n = 9) and urticaria-angioedema (n = 3). The median time interval between the reaction and the study was 225 days (interquartile range, IQR: 120-387.5) and between drug intake and the development of symptoms 30 min (IQR: 6.25-30). We obtained similar data for both the direct and passive HRT, with a sensitivity and specificity of 55 and 85%, respectively, a positive predictive value of 76% and a negative predictive value of 69%. CONCLUSIONS The sensitivity of both the direct and passive HRT for diagnosing patients with immediate allergy to CLV is less than 60%. However, the passive HRT has the advantage that it is based on the testing of serum samples that can be handled more easily than fresh blood samples.
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Torres MJ, Montañez MI, Ariza A, Salas M, Fernandez TD, Barbero N, Mayorga C, Blanca M. The role of IgE recognition in allergic reactions to amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Clin Exp Allergy 2016; 46:264-74. [DOI: 10.1111/cea.12689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- M. J. Torres
- Allergy Unit; IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Malaga Spain
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- Research Laboratory; IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Malaga Spain
- BIONAND-Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology; Malaga Spain
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- Research Laboratory; IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Malaga Spain
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- Allergy Unit; IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Malaga Spain
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- Research Laboratory; IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Malaga Spain
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- BIONAND-Andalusian Centre for Nanomedicine and Biotechnology; Malaga Spain
- Department of Organic Chemistry; IBIMA; University of Malaga; Malaga Spain
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- Allergy Unit; IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Malaga Spain
- Research Laboratory; IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Malaga Spain
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- Allergy Unit; IBIMA-Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Malaga Spain
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Blanca-Lopez N, Perez-Alzate D, Ruano F, Garcimartin M, de la Torre V, Mayorga C, Somoza ML, Perkins J, Blanca M, Canto MG, Torres MJ. Selective immediate responders to amoxicillin and clavulanic acid tolerate penicillin derivative administration after confirming the diagnosis. Allergy 2015; 70:1013-9. [PMID: 25913298 DOI: 10.1111/all.12636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND An increasing number of patients show immediate selective hypersensitivity reactions to clavulanic acid (CLV) and amoxicillin (AX), probably due to their increased prescription. The maintenance of this response should be established. OBJECTIVE To assess that the immediate hypersensitivity selective response to AX or to CLV is maintained after repeated administration of penicillin G (PG)/penicillin V (PV) and AX. METHODS Patients with proven immediate hypersensitivity to AX (Group A) or CLV (Group B) were included. Diagnosis was performed using skin tests with major and minor determinants of PG (PPL/MDM), AX and CLV and by drug provocation test (DPT) if required. Selectivity was established by confirming tolerance to PG/PV (Group A) and to PG/PV and AX (Group B). The maintenance of the selective response was verified by repeating DPT, 15 days after the initial investigation, with the same procedure. RESULTS Of 51 patients, 78% belonged to Group A and 22% to Group B. Most had anaphylaxis. In Group A, 72% were skin test positive; 28% required DPT. In Group B, 63% were skin test positive; 37% required DPT. Only two AX-selective cases developed positive responses after re-provocation with PG/PV. No cases selective for CLV developed a positive response to PG, PV or AX. DISCUSSION The selective response to AX appears consistent, and a response to penicillin determinants only develops in a minority of cases. For the case of CLV, the selective response appears not to be modified by exposure to penicillin determinants, meaning that patients with CLV allergy can take penicillin derivatives safely.
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- Allergy Service; Hospital Infanta Leonor; Madrid Spain
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- Allergy Service; Hospital Infanta Leonor; Madrid Spain
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- Allergy Service; Hospital Infanta Leonor; Madrid Spain
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- Allergy Service; Hospital Infanta Leonor; Madrid Spain
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- Allergy Unit; IBIMA; Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Málaga Spain
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- Allergy Service; Hospital Infanta Leonor; Madrid Spain
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- Allergy Unit; IBIMA; Regional University Hospital of Malaga; Málaga Spain
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Delayed clavulanic acid-induced anaphylaxis in a patient undergoing bariatric surgery. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2014; 113:324-5. [PMID: 25060818 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2014.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2014] [Revised: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sánchez-Morillas L, Pérez-Ezquerra PR, Reaño-Martos M, Laguna-Martínez JJ, Sanz ML, Martínez LM. Selective allergic reactions to clavulanic acid: A report of 9 cases. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2010; 126:177-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2010.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2009] [Revised: 03/17/2010] [Accepted: 03/17/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Torres MJ, Ariza A, Mayorga C, Doña I, Blanca-Lopez N, Rondon C, Blanca M. Clavulanic acid can be the component in amoxicillin-clavulanic acid responsible for immediate hypersensitivity reactions. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2010; 125:502-505.e2. [PMID: 20159266 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2009.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2009] [Revised: 11/17/2009] [Accepted: 11/23/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Benkhaial A, Kaltschmidt J, Weisshaar E, Diepgen TL, Haefeli WE. Prescribing errors in patients with documented drug allergies: comparison of ICD-10 coding and written patient notes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 31:464-472. [PMID: 19412703 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-009-9300-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2008] [Accepted: 04/14/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Allergies to drugs are a major cause for hospitalisation and inappropriate prescriptions to patients. However, allergies can be prevented if the patient's history of drug allergy is known and coded. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY Assessment of the value of the widely used ICD-10 codes for drug-allergies (e.g. Z88, L27) as triggers for decision support in an electronic prescription system and evaluation of the potential impact of such an alert system. We also evaluated the usefulness of manual drug allergy notes recorded in patients' charts in the prevention of prescribing errors due to drug allergies. SETTING University hospital providing primary and tertiary care. METHODS Using Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification codes we allocated to drug specifying ICD-10 codes (i.e. Z88) all drugs belonging to the same group of compounds or those known to induce cross-allergy. In a randomly selected cohort of 200 in-patients we then assessed documentation and coding of drug allergies and incident prescribing errors ignoring patients' drug allergies. RESULTS Eighteen of the 200 patients had an allergy-related ICD code in the chart, 51 had a written note, and 13 had both. About 21% of patients with documented drug allergies were prescribed a drug potentially triggering the allergy. There was no difference in prescribing errors due to drugs potentially inducing allergies when the allergy was only documented as an ICD-10 code or the information was available in the paper record (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION The findings of this study emphasise the necessity of a more precise and efficient documentation system of drug allergies along with the implementation of an electronic CDS for drug allergies that makes physicians aware of patients' drug allergies during the prescribing process.
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- Arwa Benkhaial
- Department of Internal Medicine VI, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine VI, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Social Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Social Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine VI, Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacoepidemiology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Blanca M, Romano A, Torres MJ, Férnandez J, Mayorga C, Rodriguez J, Demoly P, Bousquet PJ, Merk HF, Sanz ML, Ott H, Atanasković-Marković M. Update on the evaluation of hypersensitivity reactions to betalactams. Allergy 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.2008.01924.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 321] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kim YH, Ko JY, Kim YS, Ro YS. A case of allergic contact dermatitis to clavulanic acid. Contact Dermatitis 2008; 59:378-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0536.2008.01393.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Rodriguez-Pena R, Antunez C, Martin E, Blanca-Lopez N, Mayorga C, Torres MJ. Allergic reactions to beta-lactams. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2006; 5:31-48. [PMID: 16370954 DOI: 10.1517/14740338.5.1.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics is the most frequent cause of drug-induced immunological reactions, although the prevalence is not exactly known. IgE- and T-cell-dependent responses are the main mechanisms involved, although other immunological mechanisms can also participate, especially in haematological abnormalities, such as immune haemolytic anaemia or thrombocytopoenia. Aside from their frequency, the clinical entities reported nowadays have changed little since penicillin was first used. The variation in beta-lactams consumption through the year has modified the pattern and specificities of allergic reactions for IgE and T cell responses. Benzylpenicillin is no longer the beta-lactams most frequently prescribed and other chemical structures, with new or modified haptens, have progressively replaced it. This is relevant for the diagnostic evaluation and management of beta-lactam hypersensitivity.
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Torres MJ, Padial A, Mayorga C, Fernández T, Sanchez-Sabate E, Cornejo-García JA, Antúnez C, Blanca M. The diagnostic interpretation of basophil activation test in immediate allergic reactions to betalactams. Clin Exp Allergy 2004; 34:1768-75. [PMID: 15544603 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2222.2004.02110.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Basophil activation by allergens, including drugs, has been used to determine sensitivity and to study IgE recognition and cross-reactivity. OBJECTIVE We sought to determine the sensitivity and specificity of a basophil activation test (Basotest) in patients with immediate allergic reactions to betalactams, with a later comparison between patients who were selective (those recognizing the culprit drug excluding benzylpenicillin (BP)) and cross-reactors (those recognizing several penicillin determinants including BP). METHODS Basotest to different haptens was performed in 70 patients with immediate allergic reactions to betalactams, classified into three groups: (A) skin test positive independently of CAP/RAST immunoassay value, (B) skin test negative and CAP/RAST positive, and (C) skin test and CAP/RAST negative but drug provocation test positive. Basotest was carried out by flow cytometry following the manufacturer's instructions using different betalactam determinants and results expressed as a stimulation index. RESULTS Of the 70 patients, 34 (48.6%) were positive to Basotest (sensitivity: 48.6%), 31 (44.3%) to CAP/RAST and 46 (65.7%) to either one or the other. Considering the different groups, Basotest was positive in 50.9% of patients in Group A, 60% in Group B and 14.3% in Group C. The specificity was 91.3%. Positivity to the haptens was 28.6% to amoxicillin (AX), 21.7% to BP, 20% to benzylpenicilloyl-poly-l-lysine, 12.5% to ampicillin and 2.2% to minor determinant mixture. In patients with cephalosporin reactions, Basotest to the culprit cephalosporin was positive in 77.7%. There were differences between the two reactor groups in the sensitivity of Basotest (selective to AX=50%, cross-reactors=28.6%; chi(2)=10.809, P=0.004) and in the CAP/RAST (selective to AX=28.6%, cross-reactors=61.9%; chi(2)=8.944, P=0.011). CONCLUSIONS The sensitivity of Basotest is similar to immunoassays (CAP/RAST). Sensitivity is improved when used in combination. Although further studies are required, Basotest results for cephalosporin allergy seem very promising. This technique does not help differentiate between selective reactors and cross-reactors.
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- M J Torres
- Research Unit for Allergic Diseases, Allergy Service, Carlos Haya Hospital, Málaga, Spain.
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Foxell RM. Anaphylactic reaction in a postpartum patient. Int J Obstet Anesth 2004; 10:325-7. [PMID: 15321593 DOI: 10.1054/ijoa.2001.0864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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I report a case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of co-amoxiclav after manual removal of the placenta under spinal anaesthesia. Aspects of the presentation and treatment of an anaphylactic reaction in the parturient and the recognition of antibiotics as a potential cause are discussed.
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- R M Foxell
- Department of Anaesthesia, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, Dorset, UK.
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Blanca M, Torres MJ, Mayorga C, Perez-Inestrosa E, Suau R, Montañez MI, Juarez C. Immediate allergic reactions to betalactams: facts and controversies. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2004; 4:261-6. [PMID: 15238790 DOI: 10.1097/01.all.0000136764.74065.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To analyse the available data in the field of immediate allergic reactions to beta-lactams, with particular emphasis on more recent studies, and to comment on the future role of this group of antibiotics. RECENT FINDINGS The world of beta-lactams has become more complex than initially thought, due to the increased number of chemical structures available, the wide variety of indications for their use in treating different infectious diseases, and possibly also due to the interaction of other as yet undetermined factors. Benzyl penicillin, the original inducer of allergic reactions, has now largely been replaced by amoxicillin and, to a lesser extent, by cephalosporins in inducing IgE-mediated allergic reactions. These structures often share extensive cross-reactivity, eliciting clinical reactions to many compounds, especially amongst penicillins. In other circumstances selective responses are observed which are restricted to one group or one single compound, as occurs in the group of cephalosporins. The application of new determinants for skin testing and the use of adapted in-vitro studies have enabled these findings to be confirmed in detail. SUMMARY Results indicate that evaluation of immediate reactions to beta-lactams requires the use of several determinants for both in-vitro and in-vivo testing, and which must reflect the relevant drug involved in eliciting the response. This tendency will be strengthened in the future if use of benzyl penicillin continues to decrease as a drug to which populations are exposed.
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- Miguel Blanca
- Allergy Service, Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga, Spain
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Torres MJ, Blanca M, Fernandez J, Romano A, Weck A, Aberer W, Brockow K, Pichler WJ, Demoly P. Diagnosis of immediate allergic reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics. Allergy 2003; 58:961-72. [PMID: 14510712 DOI: 10.1034/j.1398-9995.2003.00280.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 392] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- M J Torres
- Allergy Service, Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga, Spain.
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Raison-Peyron N, Messaad D, Bousquet J, Demoly P. Selective immediate hypersensitivity to clavulanic acid. Ann Pharmacother 2003; 37:1146-7. [PMID: 12841834 DOI: 10.1345/aph.1c285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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González-Mancebo E, Cuevas M, González González E, Lara Cátedra C, Dolores Alonso M. Simultaneous drug allergies. Allergy 2002; 57:963-4. [PMID: 12269953 DOI: 10.1034/j.1398-9995.2002.23832_8.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- E González-Mancebo
- Fundación Hospital Alcorcón, Unidad de Alergia, C/ Budapest, 1, 28922 Alcorcón (Madrid), Spain.
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- W G Kamphof
- Department of Occupational Dermatology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Laroche D, Guilloux L, Guéant JL. [Comments on diagnosis of anphylactoid reactions. Diagnostic tests in vitro]. ANNALES FRANCAISES D'ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION 2002; 21 Suppl 1:73s-96s. [PMID: 12091989 DOI: 10.1016/s0750-7658(01)00565-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- D Laroche
- Laboratoire de biophysique, radio-isotopes radio-immunologie, CHRU, avenue Côte-de-Nacre, 14033 Caen, France
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Torres MJ, Romano A, Mayorga C, Moya MC, Guzman AE, Reche M, Juarez C, Blanca M. Diagnostic evaluation of a large group of patients with immediate allergy to penicillins: the role of skin testing. Allergy 2001; 56:850-6. [PMID: 11551249 DOI: 10.1034/j.1398-9995.2001.00089.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Penicillin is no longer the most commonly prescribed beta-lactam, and the pattern of reactions has changed. We studied the diagnostic value of skin testing in penicillin-allergic subjects from a population where benzylpenicillin is not now the most frequently used beta-lactam. METHODS Patients with a history of immediate allergic reactions to penicillins were studied with: skin tests with major and minor determinants of benzylpenicillin (BPO/MDM), amoxicillin, and ampicillin; in vitro determination of specific IgE; and controlled administration for those with a positive history but negative skin and in vitro tests. A reaction was considered immediate when symptoms appeared within a maximum of 1 h after drug intake. RESULTS After testing, 290 patients (71% having anaphylaxis and 29% having urticaria) proved to be allergic. Amoxicillin was involved in 64.8% and benzylpenicillin in 2.8% of the patients. Skin test positivity to at least one determinant appeared in 70% of cases, amoxicillin being the most frequent. The overall sensitivity decreased markedly when only BPO and MDM were considered. In 13.1% of patients, the diagnosis was established by in vitro test and in 16.9% by controlled administration. Of the 290 patients, 42.1% were positive to determinants generated from benzylpenicillin and 57.9% were selective responders. CONCLUSIONS Sensitivity of skin tests to BPO was lower than reported, being partly replaced by minor determinants, mostly amoxicillin. The incorporation of additional reagents and the development of new tests are required, and these will probably change as the patterns of consumption vary.
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- M J Torres
- Research Unit for Allergic Diseases, Carlos Haya Hospital, Malaga, Spain
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Blanca M, Torres MJ, Mayorga C, Romano A, Perez-Inestrosa E, Suau R. In vitro methods for quantifying IgE antibodies to betalactams. Allergy 2000; 54 Suppl 58:8-12. [PMID: 10735642 DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.1999.tb04725.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- M Blanca
- Research Unit for Allergic Diseases, Carlos Haya University Hospital, Malaga, Spain
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Blanca M, Torres MJ, Mayorga C, Romano A, Perez-Inestrosa E, Suau R. In vitromethods for quantifying IgE antibodies to betalactams. Allergy 1999. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.1999.tb04741.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Ponvert C, Le Clainche L, de Blic J, Le Bourgeois M, Scheinmann P, Paupe J. Allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics in children. Pediatrics 1999; 104:e45. [PMID: 10506270 DOI: 10.1542/peds.104.4.e45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Skin tests with soluble beta-lactams can be used to diagnose immediate and delayed hypersensitivity (HS) reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics. Very few studies have been performed with children with suspected beta-lactam allergy. In these studies, immediate HS to beta-lactams was diagnosed by skin tests in 4.9% to 40% of children. The diagnostic and predictive values of immediate responses in skin tests are good, because very few children with negative skin test results have positive oral challenge (OC) test results. Delayed responses in skin tests (intradermal and patch tests) have been reported in adult patients and children suffering with urticaria, angioedema, and maculopapular rashes during treatments with beta-lactam antibiotics. However, the diagnostic and predictive values of late responses are unknown. Semi-late responses in skin tests with beta-lactams have never been studied in adults or children. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to confirm or rule out the diagnosis of allergy to beta-lactams in children with histories of adverse reactions to these antibiotics, to determine whether allergic children were sensitized to one or several classes of beta-lactams, and to evaluate the frequency and diagnostic value of immediate, accelerated, and delayed responses in skin tests with beta-lactam antibiotics in children. METHODS We studied 325 children with suspected beta-lactam allergy. Skin tests (prick and intradermal) were performed with soluble forms of the suspected (or very similar) beta-lactams and with one or several beta-lactams from other classes. The reaction was assessed after 20 minutes (immediate), 8 hours (accelerated), and 48 to 72 hours (delayed). OCs with the suspected beta-lactams were performed in patients with negative skin test results, except those with severe serum sickness-like reactions and potentially harmful toxidermias. RESULTS Skin tests and OCs led to the diagnosis of beta-lactam allergy in 24 (7.4%) and 15 (4.6%) of the children, respectively. Thus, only 12% of the children were diagnosed as allergic to beta-lactams by means of skin tests and OC. HS to beta-lactams was suspected from clinical history in 30 (9.2%) children reporting serum sickness-like reactions and potentially harmful toxidermias. In a few children, we diagnosed food allergy and intolerance to excipients or nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. No cause was found in the other children. Based on skin tests and OC, the prevalences of immunoglobulin E-dependent and of semi-late or delayed sensitizations to beta-lactam assessed were similar (6.8% vs 5.2%, respectively). Most immunoglobulin E-dependent sensitizations were diagnosed by means of skin tests (86.4%). In contrast, most semi-late and delayed sensitizations were diagnosed by OC (70.6%). The likelihood of beta-lactam allergy was significantly higher for anaphylaxis (42.9% vs 8.3% in other reactions) and immediate reactions (25% vs 10% in accelerated and delayed reactions). Of the children diagnosed as allergic to beta-lactam by means of skin tests, OC, and clinical history, 11.7% were sensitized to several classes of beta-lactams. The risk was significantly higher in children with anaphylaxis (26. 7% vs 7.5% of the children with other reactions) and in children reporting immediate reactions (33.3% vs 8.5% of the children with accelerated and delayed reactions). Finally, age, sex, personal history of atopy, number of reactions to beta-lactams, and number of reactions to other drugs were not significant risk factors for beta-lactam allergy. CONCLUSION The skin tests were safe, and the immediate reaction to skin tests successfully diagnosed allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics in children reporting reactions suggestive of immediate HS. In contrast, most accelerated and delayed reactions were diagnosed by OC. Thus, our results suggest that the diagnostic and predictive values of skin tests for nonimmediate HS to beta-lactams in children are low. (ABSTRACT TRU
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- C Ponvert
- Departments of Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergology, Sick Children Hospital, Paris V University, Paris, France.
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Cerny A, Pichler W. Allergy to antibacterials: the problem with beta-lactams and sulfonamides. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 1999. [DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1099-1557(199808)7:1+3.0.co;2-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Craig TJ, Mende C. Common allergic and allergic-like reactions to medications. When the cure becomes the curse. Postgrad Med 1999; 105:173-81. [PMID: 10086041 DOI: 10.3810/pgm.1999.03.633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Adverse drug events are the leading cause of medical injury in hospitalized patients in the United States. The number of persons affected is roughly four times the total number killed in automobile accidents every year. The good news is that most adverse drug events are preventable through careful and thorough management. In the spirit of "First, do no harm," the authors of this article discuss common anaphylactic and allergic-like reactions to medications and what you can do to minimize the risks.
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- T J Craig
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Penn State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033, USA. tcraig@ned,hmc.psu.edu
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- Y D Cahen
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Blanca M, Torres MJ, Mayorga C, Romano A, Perez-Inestrosa E, Suau R. In vitro methods for quantifying IgE antibodies to betalactams. Allergy 1996. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.1996.tb04741.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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