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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, or erythema multiforme, is a severe allergic reaction to a medication or infection that can result in skin blistering, fever, and eye damage. These links provide more information on this potentially fatal disorder.
What Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
A definition of SJS, with links to more information.
What Is Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome?
A definition of TENS, with links to more information.
What Is Erythemia Multiforme?
A definition of EM, with links to more information.
Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation
Support site for families of SJS sufferers offers message boards for parents and kids, a newsletter, personal stories, and lots of information.
Erythema multiforme
Medical encyclopedia on Stevens-Johnson Syndrome from the National Institutes of Health. With color photos of skin blistering.
TENS
E-mail support group for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome.
Ocular-surface-Cornea
E-mail support group for those with vision affected by Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome.

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