The incidence of allergy to penicillin among various population ranges from______________?
Correct answer: A. 1% to 10%
- A. 1% to 10%
- B. 10% to 20%
- C. 20% to 30
- D. 30% to 40%
Explanation
Reported penicillin allergy varies widely among populations, commonly around 1% to 10%. Many patients who report allergy do not have confirmed IgE-mediated hypersensitivity, so the reported incidence may exceed the true incidence.
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