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

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

<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...

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Main Authors: Lohitnavy Manupat, Saokaew Surasak, Eickman Elizabeth E, Somkrua Ratchadaporn, Chaiyakunapruk Nathorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Subjects:
Human leukocyte antigen
severe cutaneous reaction
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
toxic epidermal necrolysis
allopurinol
meta-analysis
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/12/118

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