All You Need To Know About New Killer Disease, ‘Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)'

Date: 17-05-2016 6:13 am (7 years ago) | Author: Mister Jay Wonder
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The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians to the outbreak of a killer disease known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome in the country.

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, who announced the outbreak of the disease at a news conference in Abuja last week Friday, said the disease had killed oneperson.

Adewole added that another person affected by the disease was responding to treatment at the National Hospital, Abuja.

We hereby presents all you need to know about the disease.

What is SJS?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare, serious disorder of your skin and mucous membranes. It’s usually a reaction to a medication or an infection. Often, Stevens-Johnson syndrome begins with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful red or purplish rash that spreads and blisters. Then the top layer of the affected skin dies and sheds.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a medical emergency that usually requires hospitalization. Treatment focuses on eliminating the underlying cause, controlling symptoms and minimizing complications.

Recovery after Stevens-Johnson syndrome can take weeks to months, depending on the severity of your condition. If it was caused by a medication, you’ll need to permanently avoid that drug and others closely related to it.


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Posted: at 17-05-2016 06:13 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- yawa_don_gas at 17-05-2016 06:17 AM (7 years ago)
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All for yawa sake must yawa continue to go on.
Yes, yawa must continue.
God don even sign him signature give yawa to continue till e comes.
Posted: at 17-05-2016 06:17 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Haso112 at 17-05-2016 07:21 AM (7 years ago)
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Hmmmm.. O ga oooo. Stevens-Johnson syndrome lo gbode...
Posted: at 17-05-2016 07:21 AM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- CHRISETTE at 17-05-2016 07:36 AM (7 years ago)
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Awareness
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- Mykie010 at 17-05-2016 08:09 AM (7 years ago)
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Holy ghost fire
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- giftmurphy at 17-05-2016 08:17 AM (7 years ago)
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God will save us all Shocked
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- BournIdentity at 17-05-2016 09:08 AM (7 years ago)
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I saw,,,, God have mercy
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- raynebee at 17-05-2016 09:20 AM (7 years ago)
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I don't need to know anyfin                                       
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- gogoman at 17-05-2016 09:34 AM (7 years ago)
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una don start another desease again abi.. either magic jonhson or what ever abeg carry am go Roll Eyes
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- Eazyatumeyi at 17-05-2016 12:00 PM (7 years ago)
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- botlex at 17-05-2016 01:19 PM (7 years ago)
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Thanks for the info
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- AmazingMarie at 17-05-2016 01:36 PM (7 years ago)
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I am covered with the blood of Jesus. I am not afraid of SJS
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- kachasi at 17-05-2016 01:58 PM (7 years ago)
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God forbid bad thing
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- Novic at 17-05-2016 10:12 PM (7 years ago)
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God have mercy.... na different kind of diease person go they see for this world. God they really they treat our phyukedup.
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- Oworen25 at 17-05-2016 10:56 PM (7 years ago)
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- dickieponga at 18-05-2016 03:27 AM (7 years ago)
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Damn, i just hope say dem get d cure..
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- dickieponga at 18-05-2016 03:31 AM (7 years ago)
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Chai na dis kin tin go peel all ur pr!ck comot so tay e go just disappear...Make i check if e still dey dere...
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