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Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure

  • Written by Elizabeth W. Covington, Associate Clinical Professor of Pharmacy, Auburn University
Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for surePenicillin is a substance produced by penicillium mold. About 80% of people with a penicillin allergy will lose the allergy after about 10 years.Clouds Hill Imaging Ltd./Corbis Documentary via Getty Images

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