Question 1

is it safe to kiss someone with stevens-johnson syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unless . . .: Stevens johnson syndrome is a severe, sometimes fatal, allergic reaction. It is not contagious. About half of the cases have no identifiable cause. Of the cases with a known cause, more than half of them are due to medications. Some cases are due to herpes simplex, mycoplasma, or other infectious germs. It should be safe to kiss an sjs patient unless either person has a cold sore on the lips.

Question 2

had stevens johnson syndrome a month ago - is it safe to have a rhinoplasty for a deviated septom next month?

Accepted Answer

Yes,but...: If the offending agent was known and/or you have been cleared to have surgery - please make sure you talk with your ENT and anesthesiologist before

Question 3

is tamiflu (oseltamivir) safe for preventative treatment in a 3 y/o with asthma who was exposed to the flu?  concerned about side effects (stevens johnson syndrome)

Accepted Answer

Tamiflu (oseltamivir): This is a rare complication as most are... If he has normal liver and kidney function then Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is safer for him than getting the flu. If he is able make sure he gets immunized for flu.

Question 4

what's stevens johnson syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 5

can stevens johnson syndrome be cured?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

can stevens johnson syndrome be treated?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what are the tests for stevens johnson syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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 9

what is the death rate of stevens johnson syndrome?

Accepted Answer

1/4: The overall mortality rate is 25%.

Question 10

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.

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