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- Title
Phenytoin Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS).
- Authors
Natt, N. K.; Tarsem, S.; Anubha; Simarjeet, S.; Sharma, Manu; Harmanjit, S.
- Abstract
Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a rare and potentially fatal adverse effect characterized by a skin rash with visceral involvement and haematological abnormalities. This adverse drug effect is often misdiagnosed and under-reported especially in paediatric age group due to its rarity and high occurrence of skin rash in various other viral illnesses of children. We report a case of DRESS in a three months old male child. A high index of suspicion, rapid diagnosis and prompt withdrawal can be life-saving for the patient.
- Subjects
PHENYTOIN; EOSINOPHILIA; DRUG allergy
- Publication
Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society, 2015, Vol 35, Issue 1, p73
- ISSN
1990-7974
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3126/jnps.v35i1.10539