New cases have triggered renewed attention on an uncommon but serious reaction that some people can experience as the result of taking certain medications or suffering a variety of ailments. It’s called Stevens-Johnson syndrome and while the name may be familiar to some, the wide variety of causes for the condition leaves many with a lack of understanding of what it actually is and what their risks may be for contracting it.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, or SJS, is most commonly associated with ...
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