Steven Johnson syndrome due to I.V Ceftriaxone--a case report.
Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare vesiculobullous disease characterized by an acute cutaneous eruption that ivolves the skin and mucous membranes including those of the oral cavity. A rare case of Steven-Johnson syndrome, an unexpected treatment response, in a 25-year-old female patient due to administration of intravenous Cefriaxone (1 gm), a third generation cephalosporin has been reported and literature reviewed.
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka State, India. veesn@rediffmail.com
Veena S
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Narayanan
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D013262:Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002443:Ceftriaxone