A 41-year-old woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematous (SLE) being treated for a urinary tract infection with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimetho-
10/17/2021 A 38-year-old female presents with a compatible history of Stevens-Johnson syndrome related to sulfa antibiotic at 20 years of age (required ICU admission, but no
A few days
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) are severe adverse cutaneous drug reactions that predominantly
SJS and TEN exist on a spectrum of disease
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe cutaneous adverse reactions characterized by extensive necrosis and detachment of the epidermis
Both are rare, with TEN and SJS affecting approximately 1or 2/1,000,000 annually, and are considered medical emergencies as they are
Both are rare, with TEN and SJS affecting approximately 1or 2/1,000,000 annually, and are considered medical emergencies as they are potentially
63%) as the clinical manifestation of their allergy, with 13 (14%) reporting anaphylaxis, and two (2%) reporting Stevens–Johnson’s Syndrome
A few days later, a skin rash may appear on any part of the body and may feel like sunburn or lesions
The blisters lead to extensive skin peeling that can put you at risk of dehydration and infection
This lawsuit is designed to bring a fair and just settlement to all of the people who have suffered from Stevens Johnson Syndrome as a result of being prescribed Bactrim
Erythema multiforme (EM) is generally considered a separate condition
Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are now believed to be variants of the same condition, distinct from erythema multiforme
Medications used in the treatment of Stevens-Johnson syndrome include: Pain medication to reduce discomfort
Hypersensitivity reactions most commonly present as an urticarial rash