Drug Reaction, not Skin Disease, Killed Manute Bol

(PRNewsChannel) DENVER, Colo. For many, the passing of humanitarian and legendary basketball player Manute Bol was the first time they had heard of Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS). For others, it was a reminder of the daily challenges they must overcome due to their personal experience with this adverse drug reaction.

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Adverse drug reactions, like Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States. Nearly any medication, including over-the-counter products such as ibuprofen, can cause SJS. The syndrome is not contagious and cannot be caught. "Anyone, at any age, can contract Stevens Johnson Syndrome," says Jean McCawley, the founder of the Stevens Johnson Syndrome Foundation. "The biggest issue we see is a lack of awareness about adverse drug reactions. Even with the unfortunate passing of Mr. Bol, there have been many incorrect statements made about SJS." More...

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