Stevens Johnson Syndrome Research Paper

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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a disorder of the mucous membranes and skin. It causes:

The mucous membranes to become inflamed.

The top layer of skin to die and start to shed. The more skin that dies, the more serious the disorder becomes.

The body to lose fluids quickly.

The body to lose it's ability to keep germs out.

This condition requires immediate treatment to prevent complications such as:

Too much fluid loss.

Blood infection.

Eye damage.

Skin damage and infection.

Vision loss, if the eyes are affected.

Damage to the lungs, heart, kidneys, or liver.

CAUSES

The most common cause of this condition is an allergic reaction to a medicine. Medicines known to cause
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