Penicillin Allergies

A penicillin allergy can cause life-threatening allergic reactions, but fortunately, most kids with a penicillin allergy have more mild reactions, leading to simple skin rashes, such as hives and erythema multiforme.

Penicillin allergies can be hard to diagnose though, especially since there is often some confusion as to whether a child is actually having an allergic reaction or simply has a viral rash.

Related: Hives | Food Allergies | Allergies | Antibiotics

_{Photo (c) 2007 Vincent Iannelli, MD licensed to About.com, Inc.}

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