Jurnal EduHealth
Vol. 14 No. 04 (2023): Jurnal eduHealt, 2023, December

Steven Johnson syndrome in patients with complications of elevated Alt and Ast levels: A Case Report

Tavia Yuliastuti Prastika (Unknown)
Fiedyia Wati Kusuma (Unknown)
Stevia Artha Natalia Purba (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Oct 2023

Abstract

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SSJ) is an extremely rare, acute, and potentially life-threatening event; is an immune complex-mediated hypersensitivity reaction that is often associated with drug use. The aim of this study is to describe the Steven Johnson Syndrome experienced by patients with complications of increased ALT and AST levels. The patient is a 58-year-old male with complaints of red spots all over the body and fever before being admitted to the hospital. The skin rash increases in redness all over the body, there are loose and then burst bullae on the neck, chest, and back, it feels sore and burning, there are dry scars on the lips, nose, and ears, accompanied by complaints of red eyes, painful swallowing, and occasional coughing. The patient took dexamethasone, paracetamol, and allopurinol before symptoms appeared. The most common complications in SJS cases are respiratory problems including bronchopneumonia and moderate increases in transaminase enzyme levels that do not cause jaundice. Stopping previous drug consumption and prompt and appropriate treatment can reduce mortality rates.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

healt

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Veterinary

Description

The EduHealt journal contains articles based on research results or equivalent in the health field. The research includes research related to the community environment as well as in the general public. Articles published in this journal have never been published/published by other ...