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Stevens–Johnson syndrome after varicella vaccination

Elizabeth M Christou and Orli Wargon
Med J Aust 2012; 196 (4): . || doi: 10.5694/mja11.11484
Published online: 5 March 2012

To the Editor: A 12-year-old boy presented to a regional emergency department with a 3-day history of progressing bilateral conjunctival injection, fevers (39°C), a widespread erythematous bullous rash, and superficial erosions to his lips, oral mucosa and urethral meatus.


  • Sydney Children’s Hospital, Sydney, NSW.


Correspondence: Dr.EChristou@gmail.com

Competing interests:

No relevant disclosures.

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  • 3. Ball R, Ball LK, Wise RP, et al. Stevens–Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis after vaccination: reports to the vaccine adverse event reporting system. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2001; 20: 219-223.

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