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toxic epidermal necrolysis |
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toxic epidermal necrolysis [¦tak·sik ‚ep·ə‚dər·məl nə′kräl·ə·səs] (medicine) Intraepidermal blistering and separation of the outer epidermis, giving the appearance and the management problems of a scald, caused by infection withStaphylococcus aureusstrains producing one of the epidermolytic toxins, usually of phage group II. Also known as scalded skin syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Severe reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, have occurred with suflonamides. Toxic epidermal necrolysis (Stevens-Johnson syndrome) Skin: rash (occasionally with photosensitivity), pruritus, rarely severe skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis. |
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