Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: Symptoms, Complications, and Severity
Stevens-Johnson syndrome signs and symptoms:
- Painful red/purplish skin areas (face, arms, legs)
- Blisters breaking/peeling → raw skin
- Mucous membrane involvement: painful sores (mouth, throat, eyes, nose, genitals), swallowing difficulty, vision problems, bloody diarrhea, painful urination
- Fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, cough
Serious Complications
- Dehydration, sepsis, pneumonia
- Kidney/liver failure
- Death
Requires immediate medical attention.
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