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Steven Johnson syndrome



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What is the diagnosis?

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Steven Johnson syndrome. (Healing phase). Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex–mediated hypersensitivity complex that is a severe expression of erythema multiforme. It is now known also as erythema multiforme major. SJS typically involves the skin and the mucous membranes. It may be caused by many drugs, viral infections and malignancies.

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Last Shown : Jan 2006
 
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