stevens-johnson syndrome

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a rare, albeit potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction that often affects the skin and mucous membranes. First described in 1922 by Albert Stevens and Frank Johnson, it has been a medical emergency often requiring weeks to months of hospitalization in the...

Stephen Johnson Syndrome, (SJS), a new dangerous disease has been detected in Nigeria according to Health Minister Isaac Adewole. Dr. Olanrewaju Falodun a Senior Consultant Physician/Dermatologist at the National Hospital, Abuja, who described the disease said it has killed a Nigerian while...