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  • Title: Are Cephalosporins Safe for Surgical Prophylaxis in Patients with Penicillin Allergy?
    Author: Abraham-Aggarwal K, Kacker A.
    Journal: Laryngoscope; 2024 Jun; 134(6):2486-2488. PubMed ID: 38073121.
    Abstract:
    Cefazolin, also known as Ancef, is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic often used in surgery to treat or prevent bacterial infection of the surgical site. Ancef is safe for most of the population; however, many physicians use alternative, less effective medications in patients with penicillin allergy due to a fear of cross-reactivity between Ancef and one's penicillin allergy. In this article, we aim to examine if cefazolin is safe for patients with penicillin allergy.
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