1. SJS - Noun
2. SJS - Proper noun
SJS (uncountable)
(medicine) Initialism of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
SJS
(ice hockey) Initialism of San Jose Sharks.
A rash of round lesions about an inch across arises on the face, trunk, arms and legs, and soles of the feet, but usually not the scalp. citation Causes SJS is thought to arise from a disorder of the immune system. Source: Internet
An idiosyncratic, delayed-hypersensitivity reaction has been implicated in the pathophysiology of SJS. Source: Internet
Epidemiology SJS is a rare condition, with a reported incidence of around 2.6 to 6.1 citation cases per million people per year. Source: Internet
Beyond this kind of supportive care, no treatment for SJS is accepted. Source: Internet
Conjunctivitis of the eyes occurs in about 30% of children who develop SJS. Source: Internet
Infections The second most common cause of SJS and TEN is infection, particularly in children. Source: Internet