Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Other underlying conditions related to Stevens-Johnson Syndrome:

• Conjunctivitis
• Dry eyes
• Eosinophilia
• Genital ulcers
• Intraepidermal blistering
• Keratitis
• Nikolsky sign
• Oral ulceration
• Vesiculo-bullous rash

Source: Diseases Database

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Causes: Book Excerpts

• Differential Diagnosis - Oral Lesions
• Differential Diagnosis - Stomatitis
• Differential Diagnosis - Stomatitis
• Causes and incidence - Genital herpes
• Causes and incidence - Herpes simplex
• Causes and incidence - Stomatitis and other oral infections
• Causes and incidence - Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Causes and incidence - Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
• Medical causes - Erythema [Erythroderma]
• Differential Overview - Oral Lesions
• Differential Overview - Patterned Erythema
• Causes - Herpes simplex
• Causes - Stomatitis and other oral infections
• Causes - Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
• Medical causes - Erythema
• Medical causes - Erythema
• Medical causes - Erythema [Erythroderma]
• Stevens Johnson Syndrome - pathophysiology - Stevens Johnson Syndrome

Discussion of underlying conditions of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome:

Scientists are not certain why SJS develops. The most commonly cited cause of SJS is an adverse allergic drug reaction. Almost any drug--but most particularly sulfa drugs--can cause SJS. The allergic reaction to the drug may not occur until 7-14 days after first using it. SJS can also be preceded by a viral infection, such as herpes or the mumps, and its accompanying fever, sore throat, and sluggishness. Treatment for the eye may include artificial tears, antibiotics, or corticosteroids. About one-third of all patients diagnosed with SJS have recurrences of the disease. (Source: excerpt from Facts About the Cornea and Corneal Disease: NEI)

About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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