A Rare Case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Associated with Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs

Khadga Raj Aran
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Khadga Raj Aran: Algerian Medical Oncology Center, Algeria

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2023, vol. 49, issue 5, 41110-41113

Abstract: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe allergic reaction to the skin and mucous membranes that causes skin damage and cracking, is painful, and can be fatal. Patients may experience side effects from anti-TB medication use, including as allergic and non-allergic drug reactions. Antitubercular medicines are a prominent source of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and SJS in underdeveloped nations such as India and Thailand. The majority of cases appear to be caused by thiacetazone. On 3 September 2022 patient was admitted in ICU Bed no. 8. and patient chief complaint of lesions over whole body since1 month also, chief complaint in swallowing for 15 days. Patient was diagnosed anti-tuberculosis drug induce Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN) with sepsis.

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Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2023.49.007874

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