Tag: antibiotic hypersensitivity

Serum Sickness-Like Reactions to Antibiotics: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know

Serum Sickness-Like Reactions to Antibiotics: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know

Serum sickness-like reactions are delayed immune responses to antibiotics like cefaclor and amoxicillin, often mistaken for allergies. Learn the symptoms, how it's different from true allergies, and why correct diagnosis prevents unnecessary antibiotic restrictions.