(Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms)
Potentially fatal delayed hypersensitivity reaction. Latency period (2-8 weeks), then fever, morbilliform skin rash, ☆generalized lymphadenopathy, symmetrical facial swelling and frequent multiorgan involvement.
Allopurinol, anticonvulsants (☆phenytoin carbamazepine), antibiotics (vancomycin, minocycline), sulfa drugs
pharmacology
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