DRESS syndrome associated with sulfasalazine therapy
Abstract
The Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) is a rare life threatening drug hypersensitivity reaction which include a skin rash, fever, lymphadenopathy, hematologic abnormalities and internal organ involvement. Here, we reported DRESS syndrome case in a 55 year old female patient following intake of sulfasalazine for her knee joint pain who was completely recovered with appropriate management.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v31i2.82 | Journal eISSN: 2651-0200
Language: English
Page range: 46 - 47
Published on: Dec 30, 2019
Published by: The Jaffna Medical Association
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2019 A. R. M. Misthaq, S. Pirasath, A. G. H. Sugathapala, published by The Jaffna Medical Association
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