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Chikungunya infection in children masquerades as SJS-TEN


 

FROM PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY


It is key “to be aware of SJS-TEN–like presentation of chikungunya and not to misinterpret it as true SJS-TEN, which will lead to unnecessary intervention and management,” Dr. Garg and associates said.

The researchers had no financial conflicts to disclose.

SOURCE: Garg T et al. Pediatr Dermatol. 2018 Mar 24. doi: 10.1111/pde.13450.

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