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Pathology · single question

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is most commonly associated with:

  1. Autoimmune thyroid disease
  2. Bacterial infection
  3. Viral infection only
  4. Drug allergy (adverse drug reaction)
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Correct answer: D. Drug allergy (adverse drug reaction)

SJS: severe mucocutaneous reaction most commonly triggered by DRUGS (sulfonamides, anticonvulsants, NSAIDs, allopurinol, antibiotics). Type IV hypersensitivity. Erythema multiforme (target lesions) triggered by HSV.

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