Purpose: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) associated with the use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are described. Summary: A search of the English ...

SJS is believed to be the result of a cell-mediated hypersensitivity reaction to a number of immunologic stimuli including drugs and infectious agents. The differential diagnosis includes other ...

Rarely, severe types of drug reactions can be life-threatening if not treated. These include: DRESS Stevens-Johnson syndrome TEN Allergic reactions can be severe and even fatal and may need ...

"A new nationwide study in Taiwan reveals that survivors of severe drug reactions—known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)—face a heightened risk of heart disease ...

including toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP ...