HLA-B*5801 testing: Is it time to consider mandatory testing prior to prescribing allopurinol in Singapore?
Stevens-Johnsons Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are severe, life- threatening mucocutaneous reactions that most commonly occur as drug-related reactions.1 In recent years, several risk factors for the develop- ment of SJS/TEN, such as genetic factors, have been identified. Nota...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academy of Medicine Singapore
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore |
| Online Access: | https://annals.edu.sg/hla-b5801-testing-is-it-time-to-consider-mandatory-testing-prior-to-prescribing-allopurinol-in-singapore/ |