What Medication Has a Cross Allergy with Cefazolin?
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Approximately 10% of the U.S. population reports a penicillin allergy, often leading to concerns about what medication has a cross allergy with cefazolin, a related cephalosporin antibiotic [1.7.5, 1.3.6]. However, recent data shows the actual cross-reactivity is much lower than historically believed [1.4.3].