Drug-Induced Steven Johnson Syndrome in A 4-Year Old Boy: A Case Report- Juniper Publishers
Juniper Publishers-Open Access Journal of Dentistry & Oral Health Abstract Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe variant of Erythema Multiforme (EM), typically it manifests on the skin and mucous membranes with clinical sign and symptoms of rashes, blisters or erosions on the skin covering less than 10% of the body’s surface area, and one of the most debilitating adverse drug reactions (ADR’s) recognized with high mortality rate. So early diagnosis of SJS is essential for proper management to prevent complications and reduce mortality. The aim of the present article is to enlighten the clinical features and management of SJS due to ADR in a 4-year old boy. Keywords: Adverse drug reactions, Erythema multiforme, Blisters, Drug eruptions Introduction With emergence of different pathologies in modern era, there is an increasing demand for new dru