What Is Steven Johnson Syndrome?
3. Risk Factors
In addition to the triggers that have been mentioned, there are some other factors that can increase a person’s likeliness of developing Steven Johnson syndrome. One of these is an immune system that has been weakened, such as in cases of AIDS, HIV, and Lupus.
An immune system weakened by organ transplants and chemotherapy also increases risk. If you have had the condition before, and it was caused by medication, using the same family of medication again can be a trigger. You also have a higher chance of developing the condition if a family member has had it previously. Certain genes will also increase the chance of Steven Johnson syndrome developing.
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