Which antibiotics cross react with penicillin?
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Up to 10% of the population reports a penicillin allergy, yet research indicates that fewer than 1% have a truly confirmed allergy. This widespread misconception, and the crucial question of which antibiotics cross react with penicillin, is typically linked to the shared beta-lactam ring structure, but modern understanding emphasizes the role of similar chemical side chains.
