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Sanjeev Khanth P E1, Pugazhenthan Thangaraju1, Nitin R Gaikwad1
1Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, India.
Current Drug Safety
|January 9, 2025
Summary
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) can present atypically, mimicking Redman syndrome. Early recognition and monitoring are crucial for accurate DRESS diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) is a severe adverse drug reaction.
- It typically manifests weeks after drug exposure, often linked to antiseizure drugs, sulfa drugs, and antibiotics.
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