Question 1

does stevens johnson syndrome spread from one person to another?

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No, not contagious: Stevens johnson syndrome (sjs, em major) is a rare and sometimes fatal allergic reaction but is not contagious. A person can have fever, malaise (general discomfort), skin itching, joint aches, and a fairly rapid appearance of reddened spots or patches. The rash can have "target" or "bulls-eye" spots, and even blisters. Eye irritation can occur, as well as sores on eyelids, lips, and in the mouth.

Question 2

what's stevens johnson syndrome?

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Severe reaction: Stevens johnson syndrome (sjs) is a severe immune reaction, usually to a medication. It can present with rash that leads to sloughing (peeling off) of the skin and mucous membranes (e.g., inside the mouth or vagina). It can also cause fever and damage to internal organs. Urgent treatment by qualified medical professionals is extremely important. See your doctor if you have further questions.

Question 3

can stevens johnson syndrome be cured?

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Yes, sometimes: Depending on a number of factors, stevens johnson syndrome can be treated once the offending agent can be removed from the body and the immune system can be quelled and the patient protected from infection, dehydration, and multi-organ failure.

Question 4

can you die of stevens-johnson syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SJS is serious: Stevens johnson syndrome (eryth. Multi. Major, ten) is a rare but sometimes fatal allergic reaction. A person can have fever, malaise (general discomfort), skin itching, joint aches, and a fairly rapid appearance of reddened spots or patches all over. The rash can have "target" or "bulls-eye" spots, and even blisters. Eye irritation can occur, as well as sores on eyelids, lips, and in the mouth.

Question 5

can stevens johnson syndrome be treated?

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Yes, somewhat: Treatment for stevens johnson syndrome (ery. Multiforme major, toxic epider. Necrolysis) is mostly supportive. The patient has suffered a severe allergic reaction in which large areas of skin are damaged and/or blistered off. He is taken care of in a burn unit or a similar intensive care unit, because without functional skin, he is like a burn victim. Many patients still die, even with treatment.

Question 6

what are the tests for stevens johnson syndrome?

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BIopsy confirms: Stevens-johnson is such a severe and obvious disease of the skin, and often eyes and mucosal surfaces, that treatment (including support, and stopping any medication that might have triggered it) will not wait on lab testing.  Biopsy may be used for confirmation.

Question 7

is it possible to get stevens johnson syndrome twice?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unfortunately: Patients with stevens johnson syndrome can recover and later, even years later, get it again. If the first sjs episode was caused by a known medication, the patient must avoid that medication and similar, related drugs. Some patients may have a genetic pre-disposition (inborn likelihood) to get sjs, which increases their chances of getting it a second time.

Question 8

does stevens johnson syndrome usually cause many symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Extensive rash with shedding skin. Also can involve ocnjunctiva and oral activity.This needs immediate medical attention and hospitalization , preferably at burn unit where they can handle extensive skin problem.

Question 9

what's the death rate of stevens johnson syndrome here in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Depends on BSA: The death rate from steven's johnson syndrome (sjs) is dependent on the extent of skin sloughing. When body surface area (bsa) sloughing is less than 10%, the mortality rate is approximately 1-5%. However, with more extensive  sloughing (30% bsa)  the death rate is 25-35%, or higher.

Question 10

my boyfriend had stevens johnson syndrome when he was 12 he is now 20. it was due to allrgic reaction if he gets it again will he die?

Accepted Answer

Impossible to say: With any drug allergy, if you do use take the drug or a related one, you will not experience this side effect again.

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