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Is it possible to get steven johnson syndrome from one antibiotic?
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Yes: This is a hypersensitvity, allergic type reaction to the ingestion of pharmacologics and sometimes other chemicals. The most common causes of this fortunately rare condition are antibiotic, particular those with a sulfa chemical configuration.
Answered 3/20/2013
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