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Co-amoxiclav-induced Stevens Johnson Syndrome in a child


Neila Fathallah
Zayani Hanen
Raoudha Slim
Lobna Boussofara
Ghariani Najet
Kamel Bouraoui
Chaker Ben Salem

Abstract

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is an uncommon life threatening disease generally induced by drugs. Antibiotics, mainly sulphonamides, are the most involved drugs in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in children. Co-amoxiclav is a well tolerated antibiotic. It has never been reported to cause, lonely this syndrome in children. Herein, we report a co-amoxiclav-induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome occurring in an 18-month-old child. The diagnosis of SJS is often challenging in children and other possible diseases should be ruled out. The etiology of this syndrome is not yet fully understood. It is thought to be mediated by an immunologic mechanism. Management involves early identification, withdrawal of the culprit drug and rapid initiation of supportive therapies.

Pan African Medical Journal 2013; 14:38

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