Association of <it>HLA-B*5801 </it>allele and allopurinol-induced stevens johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Autori principali: Lohitnavy Manupat (Autore), Saokaew Surasak (Autore), Eickman Elizabeth E (Autore), Somkrua Ratchadaporn (Autore), Chaiyakunapruk Nathorn (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite some studies suggesting a possible association between human leukocyte antigen, <it>HLA-B*5801 </it>and allopurinol induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), the evidence of asso...