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What percentage of patients have some kind of reaction to beta-lactam antibiotics?
What percentage of patients have some kind of reaction to beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the primary cause of diarrhea associated with beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the primary cause of diarrhea associated with beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is a common cause of diarrhea after antibiotic use?
What is a common cause of diarrhea after antibiotic use?
What is the term for swelling or inflammation of the large intestine due to an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile bacteria?
What is the term for swelling or inflammation of the large intestine due to an overgrowth of Clostridium difficile bacteria?
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Why is methicillin no longer used clinically?
Why is methicillin no longer used clinically?
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What is a potential side effect of injecting penicillins intrathecally?
What is a potential side effect of injecting penicillins intrathecally?
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What is the term for a severe allergic reaction that can occur with beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the term for a severe allergic reaction that can occur with beta-lactam antibiotics?
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What is the primary reason for determining a patient's history of allergic reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics?
What is the primary reason for determining a patient's history of allergic reactions to beta-lactam antibiotics?
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What is the term for the marked swelling of the lips, tongue, and periorbital area?
What is the term for the marked swelling of the lips, tongue, and periorbital area?
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Why do cross-allergic reactions occur among the beta-lactam antibiotics?
Why do cross-allergic reactions occur among the beta-lactam antibiotics?
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