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Is Levofloxacin Safe in Penicillin Allergy? A Pharmacological Analysis

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Approximately 10% of U.S. patients report having a penicillin allergy, but fewer than 1% are truly allergic after evaluation [1.4.1]. For this population, understanding antibiotic alternatives is critical. This brings up a common question for healthcare providers and patients: **is levofloxacin safe in penicillin allergy?**