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Association of HLA genotypes with phenytoin induced severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions in Thai children.
Epilepsy research - 1 May 2020
Manuyakorn Wiparat, Likkasittipan Plernpit, Wattanapokayakit Sukanya, Suvichapanich Supharat, Inunchot Wimala, Wichukchinda Nuanjun, Khongkhatithuml Chaiyos, Thampratankul Lunliya, Kamchaisatian Wasu, Benjaponpitak Suwat, Mahasirimongkol Surakameth
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Phenytoin (PHT) is a common causative drug for severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions (SCARs) in children. SCARs, including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), are associated with a variation in HLA genotypes. Blood screening for specific HLA allele before PHT prescription would help in the reduction of the...
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