JOURNAL ARTICLE

Penicillin allergy de‐labelling is safe during pregnancy.

  • Published In: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2026, v. 133, n. 4. P. 856 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Calmels, Mathilde; Guyard‐Boileau, Beatrice; Guerby, Paul; Guilleminault, Laurent 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the assessment of the safe use of penicillin during delivery in pregnant women who are labeled as allergic to penicillin but present a low risk of actual allergy. A prospective study conducted at Toulouse University Hospital Centre enrolled 304 pregnant women with such labeling, revealing that 92.1% were allowed to receive beta-lactam antibiotics during delivery, with no allergic reactions reported among those who required penicillin. The study highlights the high rate of mislabeling regarding penicillin allergies, as over 98% of participants had negative skin tests, suggesting that allergy de-labeling could significantly reduce unnecessary medical interventions and associated costs. The findings advocate for further research into the medical and economic impacts of de-labeling penicillin allergies in pregnant women. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2026/03, Vol. 133, Issue 4, p856
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1470-0328
  • DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.17742
  • Accession Number:191457812
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