POST OPERATIVE STEVEN JOHNSON TYPE REACTION SECONDARY TO PIPERACILLIN

Authors

  • Dr. Anam Liaqat Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National University of Heart Diseases (NIHD)/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
  • Dr. Muhammad Waseem Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National University of Heart Diseases (NIHD)/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
  • Dr. Muhammad Asad Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology/National University of Heart Diseases (NIHD)/National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan

Abstract

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) are lethal cutaneous reactions to medications stirring1–2 per million individuals every year. Erythemaand tendernessincluding blistering of both the skin and mucus membranes are common features. We report a case of Stevens–Johnson syndrome associated to piperacillin- tazobactam treatment, which is a rare phenomenon in postoperative patients.

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Published

10-05-2019

How to Cite

Liaqat, D. A., Waseem, D. M., & Asad, D. M. (2019). POST OPERATIVE STEVEN JOHNSON TYPE REACTION SECONDARY TO PIPERACILLIN. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 69(Suppl 1), S170–1. Retrieved from https://www.pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/2831

Issue

Vol. 69 No. Suppl 1 (2019): AFIC SUPPLEMENT

Section

Case Reports