Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Research Paper
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Stevens - Johnson syndrome is a rare, but serious skin condition of the epidermal skin. This condition causes the skin to peel and blister at a very dangerous pace due to an abnormal reaction to antibiotics, Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs, or anti-seizure medications. Other causes include infection, vaccines, or diseases involving organs or the whole body. You may start to notice symptoms such as: fevers, chills, cough, sore throat, head or body aches, or fatigue. Visual symptoms include blisters, peeling, or what will look like a sunburn. On February 25, 2009, Dr. Chie Sotozono and several other doctors did a cross-sectional study to determine the Symptoms of Stevens - Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. They also wanted