Analysis of the Efficacy of Corticosteroid Therapy in Drug Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome

The criteria for diagnosing DIHS included the following: maculopapular rash developing 2-8 weeks after initiation of the culprit drug, hematologic abnormalities (eosinophilia (>1.5x109 eosinophils//L), atypical lymphocytes, or leukocytosis(>11 x109 leukocytes/L)), systemic involvement (ALT>...

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2011-02, Vol.127 (2), p.AB193-AB193
Main Authors: Yee, S, Jariwala, S.P, Rosenstreich, D.L, Jerschow, E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Allergy and Immunology
Drug therapy
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Summary:The criteria for diagnosing DIHS included the following: maculopapular rash developing 2-8 weeks after initiation of the culprit drug, hematologic abnormalities (eosinophilia (>1.5x109 eosinophils//L), atypical lymphocytes, or leukocytosis(>11 x109 leukocytes/L)), systemic involvement (ALT>100 U/L or acute renal failure), lymphadenopathy, and fever (>100.4ºF).
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2010.12.769