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Is there a test for stevens-johnson syndrome?
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No: Stevens-johnson syndrome or erytema muliforme is a dermatological reaction, usually allergic to something.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Sort of: There is no definitive test that diagnosis sjs or identifies the cause. The diagnosis is made by observing the typical rash os sjs combined with a history of ingesting a medication that has been implicated in sjs and a skin biopsy that shows characteristic changes.
Answered 10/3/2016
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