Stevens-johnson syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a rare, serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes. It's usually a reaction to a medication or an infection. Often, it begins with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful red or purplish rash that spreads and blisters, eventually causing the top layer of the skin to die and shed.
Pronunciation
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: /ˈstiːvənz ˈdʒɒnsən sɪnˈdroʊm/
Etymology
The syndrome is named after two American pediatricians, Albert Mason Stevens and Frank Chambliss Johnson, who described the condition in a report in 1922.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome include:
- Fever
- Sore mouth and throat
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Burning eyes
Causes
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is typically a reaction to a drug, most commonly antibiotics like sulfa drugs, anticonvulsants, and pain relievers. It can also be triggered by infections, such as herpes or HIV.
Treatment
Treatment focuses on eliminating the underlying cause, controlling symptoms, and minimizing complications. This often involves hospitalization, and in severe cases, treatment in an intensive care unit or a burn unit.
Related Terms
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
- Erythema Multiforme (EM)
- Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stevens-johnson syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Stevens-johnson syndrome
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski