Fever with rash; Role of an untold history in clinching the diagnosis

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Case Report

Author Details : Kamath PR, Bhat RS, Patel PV, Cholakundan AB

Volume : 2, Issue : 4, Year : 2016

Article Page : 171-173

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Abstract

Dapsone is a potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory compound, which is mainly used in the treatment of leprosy, neutrophilic dermatoses and a variety of blistering skin diseases. It is known to cause a severe adverse drug reaction presenting with fever, rash and multiorgan involvement known as Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome (DHS). Here we report a case of near fatal fever, rash, and hepatitis secondary to dapsone.

Keywords: Dapsone Hypersensitivity, Dapsone Syndrome, Leprosy, Multidrug Treatment

How to cite : Kamath Pr, Bhat Rs, Patel Pv, Cholakundan Ab, Fever with rash; Role of an untold history in clinching the diagnosis. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2016;2(4):171-173

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