Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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Acceptability at Recruitment

QUALIFIED

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Severe rash and loss of the surface of the skin, usually as a result of a reaction to a drug.

See also Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Guidance

Discuss with medical officer.

Acceptable If fully recovered, the precipitating drug is clearly identified and if it, and other drugs of the same or similar class, can be avoided during the process of donation.

Unacceptable if precipitating agent is uncertain, or if recovery is imcomplete.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012