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Severe paroxysmal drug eruptions
Paquet P , Flagothier C , Pierard-Franchimont C , Jacob E , Damas P , Heymans O , Pierard GE
Rev Med Liege 2004, 59(5),286-292Abstract : Some drug reactions showing cutaneous expression exhibit a paroxysmal course. These diseases encompass the toxic epidermal necrolysis, the drug hypersensitivity syndrome, and the acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis. These syndromes are associated with dismal outcome. They represent medical emergencies needing hospitalization in specialized care units