Fatal dermatological hypersensitivity reaction due to thiacetazone

Jain, S.K.; Tewari, I. and Swarup, V. (1975) Fatal dermatological hypersensitivity reaction due to thiacetazone. Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 22 (3). pp. 123-124.

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Abstract

A fatal case of severe hypersensitivity dermatological reaction in the form of Stevens- Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (Lyell Syndrome) due to Thiacetazone has been reported with review of literature.

EPrint Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Fatal Reaction, Dermatological Hypersensitivity, Thiacetazone, Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Subjects:	Environment and Public Health > Public Health > Epidemiologic Measurements > Demography > Vital Statistics > Mortality Respiratory Tract Diseases > Respiratory Tract Infections > Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Immunologic Diseases > Hypersensitivity > Drug Hypersensitivity Organic Chemicals > Sulfur Compounds > Thiosemicarbazones Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Skin Manifestations Respiratory Tract Diseases > Lung Diseases > Tuberculosis, Pulmonary -Journal Repositories > Indian Journal of Tuberculosis Investigative Techniques > Epidemiologic Methods > Data Collection > Vital Statistics > Mortality
ID Code:	1559
Deposited By:	Mrs Naina Pandita
Deposited On:	21 June 2006

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