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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Urgent message: Early diagnosis is crucial in patients with this rare – but potentially fatal—condition. RACHEL CETTA, BSBE, MSBE, and JOHN SHUFELDT, MD, FACEP Overview Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. While the exact etiology is unclear, SJS often is associated with an adverse drug reaction to an assortment of drugs ranging from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to anticonvulsants.1 SJS involves blistering and sloughing off of necrosed skin, leaving a burn-like …
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