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Analysis of severity and preventability in patients of—Toxic epidermal necrolysis—A case series

Authors :
Deepika Baloju
Vivekanandan Kalaiselvan
Madhavi Latha Midde
Deepa Latha Ciddhavaduta
Source :
Clinical Case Reports, Vol 8, Iss 12, Pp 2452-2456 (2020), Clinical Case Reports
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Wiley, 2020.

Abstract

SJS‐TEN is life‐threatening autoimmune disorder triggered due to drugs such as analgesics, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and antipsychotics. This report provides awareness to the Clinicians regarding prescription of drugs which cause SJS‐TEN. Among young females of 20‐40 years, screening for previous history, issuing drug alert cards, and preventing OTC prescriptions decreases mortality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
8
Issue :
12
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....ffc95099b73517c936585502d6e25f25