Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
2005 Jan;48(1):118-120.
Amoxicillin Clavulanic Acid Induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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- 1Department of Otolaryngology, National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea. inani@freechal.com
- 2Department of Otolaryngology, Kwang Myung Sung Ae Hospital, Gwangmyung, Korea.
Abstract
- The Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe form of erythema multiforme associated with multiple organ involvement that can result in severe mortality. Various etiologic factors have been reported to include drugs, bacteria, virus, etc. We experienced a case of amoxicillin clavulanic acid induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome with the involvement of oral mucosa, skin, and conjunctiva. This patient was treated with steroid and supportive care.
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