acute⚑ High burden in India

Stevens–Johnson syndrome

Stevens–Johnson (SJS) is a type of severe skin reaction. Together with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens–Johnson/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN) overlap, they are considered febrile mucocutaneous drug reactions and probably part of the same of disease, with SJS being less severe. multiforme (EM) is generally considered a separate condition. Early symptoms of SJS include fever and flu-like symptoms. A few days later, the skin begins to blister and peel, forming painful raw areas. , such as the mouth, are also typically involved. include , , and multiple organ failure.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Fever, skin blisters, skin peeling, painful skin, red eyes

Causes — why it happens

·Certain medications, certain , unknown

How it's found

·<10% of the skin involved, skin

Treatment

·Hospitalization, stopping the cause

Complications

·, , , multiple organ failure.

Outlook

· ~7.5%

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