Genetic Basis of Carbamazepine Hypersensitivity

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-15-5-2

Keywords:

Major Histocompatibility Complex, Immune Etiology, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Abstract

The genetic basis of carbamazepine hypersensitivity was investigated in 60 affected patients (37 with mild rashes and 23 severe reactions) and 63 control non-sensitive subjects taking carbamazepine and treated at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Published

2001-05-01

Issue

Section

Seizure Disorders