Association of human herpesvirus 6 reactivation with the flaring and severity of drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome

2007337 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Mikiko Tohyama · Ehime University

Koji Hashimoto

Masaki Yasukawa · Ehime University

Hiroshi Kimura · Nagoya University

Tsuyoshi Horikawa · Kobe University

Kimiko Nakajima · Kōchi University

Y. Urano · Tokushima Red Cross Hospital

Abstract

A combination of immunological reaction to a drug and HHV-6 reactivation results in the severe course of DIHS. The demonstration of HHV-6 reactivation is a useful marker of diagnosis as well as prognosis in DIHS.

Topics & Keywords

Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Urticaria and Related Conditions Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Dermatology

Volume 157, Issue 5, pp. 934-940

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.08167.x

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