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Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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Ste·vens-John·son syndrome  (stvnz-jnsn)
n.
A severe inflammatory eruption of the skin and mucous membranes, usually occurring in children and young adults following a respiratory infection or as an allergic reaction to drugs or other substances.
[After Albert Mason Stevens (1884-1945) and Frank Chambliss Johnson (1894-1934), American pediatricians.]
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Valeyrie-Allanore L, Poulalhon N, Fagot JP et al: Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis induced by amifostine during head and neck radiotherapy.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: a ... by Dicle, Ozlem; Yilmaz, Ertan; Alpsoy, Erkan / Archives of the Turkish Dermatology and Venerology
It is sometimes called erythema multiforme minor to distinguish it from a related but more serious condition, Stevens Johnson syndrome, which is sometimes known as erythema multiforme major.
Information on Erythema by Richard James / Health, general community
Trileptal side effects including Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) have been added to the drugs warning label following reports of an increased risk of severe skin conditions in patients.
Trileptal Side Effects by Steve Fields / Law community
 
 
 
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