title: Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
abstract: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an acute inflammatory eruption of the skin and mucous membranes. Presented here is a case of an 18-month-old child admitted to the hospital with raised erythematous rash with some vesicular formation. The rash and associated symptomatology developed in a manner consistent with SJS. The child was treated for 27 days and was discharged in a much improved condition. This syndrome is reviewed in regard to incidence, etiology, clinical features, and management. Of particular emphasis are the drugs that may precipitate this syndrome.
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics