Antibiotic use is associated with SJ syndrome and toxic epidermal necrosis, with sulfonamides being the most common culprits.

Published Date: 17 Feb 2023

Antibiotic use linked to SJ syndrome and toxic epidermal necrosis, sulfonamides are worst culprits in new study...

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