Practical Summaries in Acute Care Archives – November 1, 2008
November 1, 2008
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Erythema Multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Erythema Multiforme (EM), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are a spectrum of a single disease that share common causes and mechanisms but are differentiated based on the severity of the reaction. They are relatively rare in occurrence, but are associated with significant mortality rates.