Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
Synonyms: DRESS syndrome | Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
A rare hypersensitivity reaction characterized by a generalized infiltrated skin rash with face edema fever enlarged lymph nodes eosinophilia lymphocytosis and more or less severe visceral involvement (e.g. hepatitis nephritis pneumonitis myocarditis ect.) and in some patients reactivation of human herpes virus 6 Epstein-Barr virus and/or cytomegalovirus. Onset usually occurs 2-8 weeks after administration of the causal medication and is most frequently associated with anticonvulsants antibacterial sulfonamides and allopurinol but many other medications have also been implicated. Histology is characterized by interface dermatitis sometimes mixed with eczematous and an acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis-like pattern. Auto-immune sequelae may occur.
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DRESS Syndrome Foundation
The mission of DRESS Syndrome Foundation is to increase awareness among public and medical communities of Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, provide support for patients and families, and advocate for further research and medical protocols.
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