Steven Johnson syndrome in pregnancy
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
Cutaneous eruption is one of the common forms of adverse drug reaction manifestations. Stevens– Johnson syndrome (SJS) is one such manifestation that represents severe form of cutaneous eruptions. It is a life threatening allergic reaction to medications affecting the skin and mucous membranes, characterized by severe purulent conjunctivitis, severe stomatitis with extensive mucosal necrosis, and purpuric macules. The common culprits are antimicrobials like sulphonamide followed by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anticonvulsant drugs, and anti-gout drugs. A 30 year old G4P1L1A2, 8 weeks gestation, reported to us with features of SJS after receiving Tablet containing Amoxycillin and clavulunic acid. She was put on topical steroids, analgesics and antacids. She delivered at 36 weeks of gestation by LSCS in view of fetaldi stress, delivering 2.7kg healthy female child. Both mother and baby were discharged in a good condition. Case managed properly during acute phase. Perinatal outcome was good in this case.
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Suresh Rawte, Naqiya N Bellary, Swati Shiradkar
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