Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome: a case in rural area of Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20230888Keywords:
Dapsone, Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome, Morbus HansenAbstract
Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome is a potentially fatal adverse drug reaction ranging from mild to severe involvement. If left unrecognized and untreated, this syndrome may lead to death. We reported a 19-year-old female with dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome in the rural area of Papua, Indonesia. The diagnosis was made clinically with some supporting laboratory examinations. The patient was planned to be given systemic corticosteroid of dexamethasone along with supportive care. However, due to the limited resources, dexamethasone could not be given daily to the patient leading to a poor clinical outcome.
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