Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare condition of the skin and mucous membranes.
There is also a severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome calledtoxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)or Lyell’s Syndrome.
This article discusses Stevens-Johnson syndrome and its causes.
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It also goes over the symptoms and triggers of this condition.
What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
Two pediatricians, Albert Mason Stevens and Frank Chambliss Johnson, discovered Stevens-Johnson syndrome in 1922.
Other experts think Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a separate condition from erythema multiforme.
What is the survival rate for Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
What Is Most Likely to Cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
The treatments for Stevens-Johnson syndrome typically begin by stopping whatever drug may have triggered the reaction.
The patient will also receive supportive care until they recover, which usually takes about four weeks.
These patients often need to be placed in an intensive care unit.
Parents should seek medical attention immediately if they think their child might have Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
It causes serious symptoms like large blisters and skin loss.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome can be triggered by medications, including certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and prescription NSAIDs.
Infections with certain viruses or bacteria can also trigger it.
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