Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare and extremely dangerous
condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes. People
affected by the condition will usually experience fever, chills,
cough, body aches and other flu-like symptoms in the beginning
stages. These symptoms will soon be followed by an itchy rash
that is purple in color and spreads rapidly to form painful
blisters on both the skin and in the mucous membranes of the
eyes, mouth, nose and genitals. As the skin begins to die, it
will shed off the body. Patients affected by Stevens-Johnson
syndrome will need to be treated immediately, as the rash
spreads rapidly and can cause loss of liquid and salt as the
skin comes off. Patients who lose the skin will be susceptible
to infection. A much more severe form of the same condition is
referred to as toxic epidermal necrolysis. One of the leading
causes of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal
necrolysis is a severe reaction to certain medications. If you
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