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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Jamaica

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2013.031
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589–92
Synopsis: 
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are uncommon but serious dermatologic diseases. This study was done to investigate the causative drugs and consequences.
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Objective: Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are uncommon acute der-matologic disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency, aetiology and outcome of cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis admitted to the dermatology ward at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
 
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14 Feb, 2013
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e-Published: 22 Jan, 2014

Cutaneous Drug Reactions in Patients Admitted to the Dermatology Unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica

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226–30
Synopsis: 
Cutaneous drug eruptions constitute a significant percentage of the patients referred for admission to a dermatology ward. This study was done to determine the causative drugs and consequences.

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Objective: Cutaneous reactions are among the most common adverse reactions to drugs. The purpose of this study is to examine the aetiology and outcome of cutaneous drug reactions among patients admitted to the Dermatology Ward at the University Hospital of the West Indies.

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e-Published: 18 Sep, 2013

The Prevalence of Mucocutaneous Disorders among HIV-positive Patients attending an Out-patient Clinic in Kingston, Jamaica

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54–7
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The skin and mucous membranes are frequently affected in HIV infection. This study investigates and documents the spectrum and frequency of these disorders.
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e-Published: 05 Jul, 2013
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