Steven Johnson syndrome due to I.V Ceftriaxone--a case report

Indian J Dent Res. 2003 Oct-Dec;14(4):220-3.

Abstract

Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare vesiculobullous disease characterized by an acute cutaneous eruption that ivolves the skin and mucous membranes including those of the oral cavity. A rare case of Steven-Johnson syndrome, an unexpected treatment response, in a 25-year-old female patient due to administration of intravenous Cefriaxone (1 gm), a third generation cephalosporin has been reported and literature reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ceftriaxone / administration & dosage
  • Ceftriaxone / adverse effects*
  • Drug Hypersensitivity / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Typhoid Fever / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone