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Stevens-Johnson syndrome after treatment with azithromycin: an uncommon culprit.

Authors :
Nappe TM
Goren-Garcia SL
Jacoby JL
Source :
The American journal of emergency medicine [Am J Emerg Med] 2016 Mar; Vol. 34 (3), pp. 676.e1-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jun 19.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Azithromycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic but is not considered a common etiologic agent for Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). SJS is a dermatologic emergency that occurs within a spectrum of severity and can result in severe morbidity and mortality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-8171
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of emergency medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26194400
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2015.06.039