Nevirapine induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome: a case report

Ishan B. Patel, Shalini Adiga, Disha J. Shetty, K. L. Bairy

Abstract


Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a severe mucocutaneous skin reaction with extensive necrosis and detachment of the epidermis. Nevirapine is one of the high risk agents implicated in development of SJS. Here, we present a case of 27 years old male with HIV infection who was diagnosed to have SJS following administration of nevirapine.


Keywords


Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Nevirapine, HIV

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