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Can you die from stevens johnson syndrome?
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Yes: Stevens johnson is a very serious immune reaction manifest as skin and mucosal damage and sloughing. It looks similar to and has effects like a burn. Untreated one can die of dehydration and infection.
Answered 1/5/2019
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