SJS CAN BE CAUSED BY REACTIONS TO CERTAIN MEDICINES
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
can be caused by reactions to medication
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare and very serious skin condition. SJS can begin with symptoms similar to the flu, but later progresses to include painful red/purple rashes, which spread and blister, often leading to significant pain and skin damage. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a medical emergency!
Without proper hospitalization and medical attention, SJS can get worse and the chances of recovery are slim.
Common Symptoms of SJS
In most cases, SJS will begin with the following symptoms
- Flu-like symptoms
- Fever
- Body aches
- Cough
- Inflammation of the mucous membranes
- Painful red or purple rash
- Blisters
- The top layer of skin will begin to die and shed
As the disease progresses, the symptoms will worsen and result in the following
- More blisters and lesions on the mucous membranes of the mouth, nose, eyes, genitals, and urinary or respiratory tracts
- Ulceration of blisters
- Swelling of the eyelids
There are also a handful of infections that may lead to SJS if left undiagnosed or treated, including the following
- Herpes
- Influenza
- HIV
- Diphtheria
- Typhoid
- Hepatitis
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