Fatal Case of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Induced by Doxycycline or Flucloxacillin in a 77-Year-Old Woman: A Rare but Serious Adverse Drug Reaction

    July 2025 in “ Cureus ”
    Silpa Mary Johnson, Satish Patel, Ana Marta Silva
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    Studysummary In this case report, the authors documented a fatal instance of Stevens-Johnson syndrome in an elderly woman potentially triggered by doxycycline and flucloxacillin, emphasizing the importance of recognizing such rare but severe drug reactions in older patients.
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