Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) usually begins with a fever, sore throat, and fatigue, which is misdiagnosed and usually treated with antibiotics. Skin eruption occurs 1-3 days after the flu-like symptoms. Skin lesions start as red or reddish blue lesions on the trunk and extremities and later increase in size and combine. Blisters, erosions, and vesicles are also seen
Ulcers and other lesions also begin to appear in the mucous membranes, almost always in the mouth and lips but also in the genital and anal regions. Those in the mouth are usually extremely painful and reduce the patient's ability to eat or drink. Conjunctivitis of the eyes occurs in about 30% of children who develop SJS. A rash of round lesions about an inch across arises on the face, trunk, arms and legs, and soles of the feet, but usually not the scalp.
What are the symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
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Ulcers and other lesions also begin to appear in the mucous membranes, almost always in the mouth and lips but also in the genital and anal regions. Those in the mouth are usually extremely painful and reduce the patient's ability to eat or drink. Conjunctivitis of the eyes occurs in about 30% of children who develop {{ORGANIZATION}}. A rash of round lesions about an inch across arises on the face, trunk, arms and legs, and soles of the feet, but usually not the scalp.