Abstract
ABSTRACTIntroduction: Several recent studies confirmed that drug allergy in children is over diagnosed, which is a major public health problem, and results in use of alternative drugs, increasing resistance and health costs.Areas covered: Articles in English with data on drug hypersensitivity in children were identified by searching the databases of MEDLINE (National Library of Medicine) from 1990 till 2016.Expert commentary: It is crucial to make a precise diagnosis with performing a complete allergy work-up based on carefully selected diagnostic tests depending on whether an immediate or a non-immediate reaction is suspected. The drug provocation test remains the gold standard in diagnostic drug hypersensitivity in children.
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