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Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome

Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome

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Understanding Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention 1. Introduction Drug Hypersensitivity Syndrome, also known as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), is a severe and potentially life-threatening reaction to certain medications. This syndrome is characterized by a skin rash, fever, inflammation of internal organs, and an increase in eosinophils, a…