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STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME
Steven Johnson Syndrome(SJS) –it’s a severe drug reaction & also known
as erythema multiforme major. It is a form of toxic epidermal
necrolysis. SJS is potentially a rare, deadly skin disease that is usually a
result of a violent drug reaction, leading to severe disorder of the skin as
well as mucous membrane. SJS begins with a non-specific upper
respiratory tract infection. Flu like symptoms appear first, a painful rash
that spreads & this leads to blistering & erosion of the skin & mucous
membranes specifically in the parts of throat & mouth.SJS is named so
after Albert Mason Stevens & Frank Chambliss Johnson, two American
physicians(Pediatricians) as they first jointly published its description in
the American Journal of Disease for Children. The onset of SJS is marked
by fever, soreness of the throat, chills, headache, malaise , conjunctivitis
along with inflammation of the eye & eyelid. Ulcers & lesions also start
to appear throughout the mucous membranes, the mouth, the lips, it
also effects the anal & genital regions. Vomiting & diarrhea are
occasionally noted as part of the syndrome. SJS ulcers in the mouth can
be drastically painful & it diminishes the ability of the person to eat &
drink. SJS severely affects the eye that can root to permanent loss of
vision. It is known as immune complex-mediated hypersensitivity
complex generally originating due to infections, drugs & medications.
Such medications include Allopurinol, Azithromycin, Penicillin,
Sulphonamides, Diclofenac. SJS is treated with selective antibiotics
supported along with use of I.V.fluids.
Classification of SJS:
SJS- A minor form of TEN with less than 10% body surface are(BSA)
detachment.
Overlapping SJS/ Toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN)-
Detachment of 10-30%.
Toxic Epidermal necrolysis- Detachment of more than 30% BSA.
Infectious Causes:
Viral diseases that have been reported to cause SJS include the
following :
 Herpes Simplex Virus (its still a debated issue)
 AIDS
 Coxsackie viral infections
 Influenza
 Hepatitis
 Mumps
Bacterial etiologies that cause SIS include the following:
 Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci
 Diphtheria
 Brucellosis
 Lymphogranuloma venereum
 Mycobacteria
 Mycoplasma pneumonia
 Rickettsial infections
 Tularenia
 Typoid
Management of SJS/TEN
Diagnosis: Biopsy
All suspected cases of SJS and TEN should be confirmed by
skin biopsy for histologic and immunefluorescence
examinations.
Removal of cause
In 70% of SJS and TEN drug
cause could be identified.
Specific Treatment Fluid, electrolyte
infection
Wound care, pain control
Complications managements
Drugs & SJS/TEN
High Risk No reports of SJS/TEN
Allopurinol Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Carbamazepine Aspirin
Lamotrigine Aldactone
Nevirapine Beta-blockers
NSAIDs(Oxicam) Calcium channel inhibitors
Phenobarbital Furosemide
Phenytoin Sulfonylurea
Phenylbutazone Thiazide diuretics
Sulphadiazine
Sulfapyridine
Sulfamethoxazole
Sulfasalazine
Sarnali Das

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STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME

  • 1. STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME Steven Johnson Syndrome(SJS) –it’s a severe drug reaction & also known as erythema multiforme major. It is a form of toxic epidermal necrolysis. SJS is potentially a rare, deadly skin disease that is usually a result of a violent drug reaction, leading to severe disorder of the skin as well as mucous membrane. SJS begins with a non-specific upper respiratory tract infection. Flu like symptoms appear first, a painful rash that spreads & this leads to blistering & erosion of the skin & mucous membranes specifically in the parts of throat & mouth.SJS is named so after Albert Mason Stevens & Frank Chambliss Johnson, two American physicians(Pediatricians) as they first jointly published its description in the American Journal of Disease for Children. The onset of SJS is marked by fever, soreness of the throat, chills, headache, malaise , conjunctivitis along with inflammation of the eye & eyelid. Ulcers & lesions also start to appear throughout the mucous membranes, the mouth, the lips, it also effects the anal & genital regions. Vomiting & diarrhea are occasionally noted as part of the syndrome. SJS ulcers in the mouth can be drastically painful & it diminishes the ability of the person to eat & drink. SJS severely affects the eye that can root to permanent loss of vision. It is known as immune complex-mediated hypersensitivity complex generally originating due to infections, drugs & medications. Such medications include Allopurinol, Azithromycin, Penicillin, Sulphonamides, Diclofenac. SJS is treated with selective antibiotics supported along with use of I.V.fluids.
  • 2. Classification of SJS: SJS- A minor form of TEN with less than 10% body surface are(BSA) detachment. Overlapping SJS/ Toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN)- Detachment of 10-30%. Toxic Epidermal necrolysis- Detachment of more than 30% BSA. Infectious Causes: Viral diseases that have been reported to cause SJS include the following :  Herpes Simplex Virus (its still a debated issue)  AIDS  Coxsackie viral infections  Influenza  Hepatitis  Mumps Bacterial etiologies that cause SIS include the following:  Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci  Diphtheria  Brucellosis  Lymphogranuloma venereum  Mycobacteria  Mycoplasma pneumonia  Rickettsial infections  Tularenia  Typoid
  • 3. Management of SJS/TEN Diagnosis: Biopsy All suspected cases of SJS and TEN should be confirmed by skin biopsy for histologic and immunefluorescence examinations. Removal of cause In 70% of SJS and TEN drug cause could be identified. Specific Treatment Fluid, electrolyte infection Wound care, pain control Complications managements
  • 4. Drugs & SJS/TEN High Risk No reports of SJS/TEN Allopurinol Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Carbamazepine Aspirin Lamotrigine Aldactone Nevirapine Beta-blockers NSAIDs(Oxicam) Calcium channel inhibitors Phenobarbital Furosemide Phenytoin Sulfonylurea Phenylbutazone Thiazide diuretics Sulphadiazine Sulfapyridine Sulfamethoxazole Sulfasalazine Sarnali Das