Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an acute inflammatory eruption of the skin and mucous membranes. Presented here is a case of an 18-month-old child admitted to the hospital with raised erythematous rash with some vesicular formation. The rash and associated symptomatology developed in a manner consistent with SJS. The child was treated for 27 days and was discharged in a much improved condition. This syndrome is reviewed in regard to incidence, etiology, clinical features, and management. Of particular emphasis are the drugs that may precipitate this syndrome.