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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Rodríguez-Alarcón, Alicia author Barceló-Vidal, Jaime author Echeverría-Esnal, Daniel author Sorlí, Luisa author Güerri-Fernández, Roberto author Ramis Fernández, Sofía Martina author Benítez-Cano, Adela author Sendra, Elena author López Montesinos, Inmaculada author Membrilla-Fernández, Estela author Ferrández, Olivia author Adàlia Bartolomé, Ramon author Horcajada, Juan Pablo author Escolano Villen, Fernando author Gómez-Zorrilla, Silvia author Grau, Santiago author 2022 Objectives: Antibiotic allergy labels (AAL) are related to worse therapeutic results. Strategies to improve the management of these patients, such as the implementation of antibiotic desensitization, are essential for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP). The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of antibiotic desensitization procedures for the management of patients with AAL. Methods: A retrospective study from 2015 to 2022 was performed to describe all antibiotic desensitization conducted in our institution, within the framework of ASP. A systematic literature review using electronic databases, such as PubMed, was also done to identify studies describing antibiotic desensitization between 2000 and 2022. Results: Sixteen antibiotic desensitization protocols were carried out in our institution. In fourteen cases, the desensitization was successfully completed, and the antibiotic could be used to treat the infection. In the systematic review, twenty-two studies were included, with a total of 202 desensitization episodes. In 97% of them, the desensitization was completed successfully. No desensitization-related mortality was observed neither in our cohort nor in literature review. Conclusions: Antibiotic desensitization strategies should be considered a safe and effective tool that can be included in ASP for patients with a high risk of or confirmed allergy to penicillin. Anti-bacterial agents Antimicrobial stewardship programs Desensitization Hypersensitivity Immunologic Penicillins Antibiotic desensitization as a potential tool in antimicrobial stewardship programs : retrospective data analysis and systematic literature review