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. 2019 Dec 20;174(2):199–200. doi: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2019.4794

Table 1. Adjusted Hazard Ratios for Any Parameter Allergic Disease in Children Exposed to a Specific Class of Antibiotica.

Antibiotic Class Adjusted Hazard Ratios (95% CI)
Penicillin 1.30 (1.28-1.31)
Penicillin with β-lactamase inhibitor 1.21 (1.18-1.23)
Cephalosporin 1.19 (1.17-1.21)
Sulfonamide 1.06 (1.03-1.10)
Macrolide 1.28 (1.26-1.30)
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Parameter allergic diseases include any food allergy, anaphylaxis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and contact dermatitis.