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The HLA-B*15:02 allele in a Spanish Romani patient with carbamazepine-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Apr 2016
Bellón Teresa, Ramírez Elena, Borobia Alberto M, Lerma Victoria, Moreno-Hidalgo Miguel A, Laosa Olga, Aramburu José A, González-Herrada Carlos, de Abajo Francisco J
Abstract excerpt
The HLA-B*15:02 allele is a risk factor for carbamazepine (CBZ)-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis in populations where the allele is prevalent. Han Chinese and Thai patients are advised to take a genetic test before introducing CBZ. Such testing is not recommended for patients of European descent. We report the case of a Spanish Romani patient who developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome upon...
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