7th August 2020

You encounter a 39-year-old female patient in A&E, with a background of HIV, admitted urgently with an extensive skin rash

You encounter a 39-year-old female patient in A&E, with a background of HIV, admitted urgently with an extensive skin rash. Your consultant suspects a diagnosis of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Which THREE of the following statements are correct regarding Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS)? Select THREE options only.