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MediumInfectious DiseasesUrosepsis / Penicillin Allergyukmlamrcp part 1mrcem sbaprescribing safety assessment

A 70-year-year-old woman is admitted with urosepsis secondary to an E. coli UTI. She has a history of penicillin allergy (developed an anaphylactic reaction as a child). Blood cultures are pending. According to local antimicrobial guidelines (assuming standard UK sensitivities), which intravenous antibiotic would be an appropriate empirical choice whilst awaiting sensitivities, considering her allergy?

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