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A patient taking prolonged antibiotics develops a severe rash with mucosal involvement. What syndrome is this?

  1. Nausea and vomiting reaction
  2. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
  3. Toxic shock syndrome
  4. Serum sickness
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Correct answer: B. Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a severe, potentially life-threatening mucocutaneous reaction often triggered by drugs (sulfonamides, penicillins, anticonvulsants). It presents with targetoid skin lesions, mucosal ulceration (oral, ocular, genital), and systemic symptoms. SJS is <10% BSA involved; >30% = Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). Requires hospitalization.

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