Sulfasalazine-Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Challenging Case During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Adv Emerg Nurs J
; 43(3): 194-197, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1358534
ABSTRACT
COVID-19 is a major health issue, and patients with underlying conditions are more susceptible to catastrophic outcomes. Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a severe systemic disease caused by an immune system hypersensitive reaction. We present a case of TEN induced following sulfasalazine administration that later on complicated with COVID-19, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary emboli, and eventually death.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Sulfasalazine
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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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Antirheumatic Agents
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Case report
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
Adv Emerg Nurs J
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Emergency Medicine
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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