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Original Article
PMID: 20877055
A Study of Dapsone Syndrome At a Rural Teaching Hospital in South India
PVS Prasad
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PVS Prasad
Correspondence Address:
PVS Prasad
| How to cite this article: Prasad P. A Study of Dapsone Syndrome At a Rural Teaching Hospital in South India. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2000;66:136-138 |
Copyright: (C)2000 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Dapsone syndrome or sulphone syndrome was noticed within four to six weeks of starting treatment in 10 out of 604 patients (1.6%) on MDT for leprosy treated at Rajah Muthiah Medical College Hospital, South Arcot District, Tamil Nadu State during the period 1995 - 1998. Patients developed either maculo papular rash or exfoliation along with fever and lymphadenopathy. Abnormal liver function tests was noticed in 50%. The patients with dapsone syndrome were treated with corticosteroids after withdrawing dapsone. There was complete resolution of skin lesion and other symptoms.
Keywords: Dapsone syndrome
