Adverse effects of antibiotics: a case of Stevens–Johnson syndrome triggered by cefixime

Cefixime, a more commonly used antibiotic for treating bacterial infections, has rarely been linked to a serious and potentially life-threatening side effect called Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS). This condition involves skin blistering and damage to mucous membranes. SJS is often caused by medicati...

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Published in:	MGM Journal of Medical Sciences
Main Authors:	Shreya Kajave, Mandati Santhosh Reddy, Vijaya Sajjan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-09-01
Subjects:	cefixime cutaneous drug hypersensitivity prescribing practices stevens–johnson syndrome
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.4103/mgmj.mgmj_362_24