I’m allergic to mold. Does that mean I’m allergic to penicillin, too?
Allergy to certain molds is fairly common and can cause symptoms of either hay fever or asthma in sensitized people. Outdoor molds such as Alternaria and Cladosporium seem to cause the most trouble with asthma. Indoor molds such as Penicillium also can cause allergic symptoms.
The antibiotic penicillin is highly purified and does not contain protein or mold spores. Although allergy to penicillin occurs, it is not more common in persons who are sensitive to Penicillium mold. However, people with allergies such as hay fever and asthma may be at increased risk for allergic reactions to drugs of many kinds.
Posted in Drugs & latex allergies by admin at June 18th, 2010.