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New Case Of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Identified In Tenessesse Woman
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Anyone who has ever heard of Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) already knows the devastating effects the allergic reactions can have both on a friend and/or loved one. One of the most recent illustrations of its effects are shown through Yolanda Stewart's recent bout with TEN after suffering a reaction to the antibiotic she wastaking. Stewart was started on the antibiotic for a urinary tract infection and began experiencing bumpy blackened skin that started peeling off her body during its use. Stewart's condition quickly evolved into Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.
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Complications from TEN/SJS
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Complications from TEN/SJS can include: permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, photophobia, lung damage, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of the esophagus and other mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat. These are just some of the side-effects that have been reported.
People affected by TEN/SJS can develop abnormalities of the eyes
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People affected by TEN/SJS can develop abnormalities of the eyes. These abnormalities include infection of the delicate membrane of the eye and eyelids (conjunctiva) and inflammation associated with an abnormal discharge from the conjunctiva.
People affected by TEN/SJS develop lesions of the skin and mucous membranes
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People affected by TEN/SJS develop lesions of the skin and mucous membranes that are red and dark in color. In some cases these lesions turn into painful blisters similar to burns. These blisters can spread to the face, abdomen, back, legs and hands.
Symptoms of TEN/SJS- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
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TEN/SJS is characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, eyelids and anogenital region.
Life Threatening Reaction
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The mortality rate associated with SJS can be as high as 35%.