Journal of Applied Medical Sciences

Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): A Case Report

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  • Abstract 

    DRESS syndrome is a rare, potentially life-threatening, drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction. It presents as a skin eruption, hematologic abnormalities, lymphadenopathy and internal organ involvement (liver, kidney, lung). We reported a case of DRESS syndrome where the patient presented with fatigue, headache, joint pain, high fever, chills, puffiness of the face and ears with diffuse rash. 

    Keywords: Drug reaction with Eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, DRESS, Eosinophilia, Drug-induced, hypersensitivity, Anti-convulsant.