Publications by authors named "Fahed Alsoud"
Article Synopsis
- DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) is a severe and rare hypersensitivity reaction, linked to a significant mortality risk, that can be difficult to recognize due to its delayed and varied symptoms.
- The condition typically involves skin, blood, and multiple organ systems, with symptoms appearing 2 to 8 weeks after drug exposure, complicating the identification of the trigger, especially in cases with multiple medications like antibiotics.
- Treatment primarily involves the immediate cessation of the offending drug and the use of systemic corticosteroids, as delaying these actions can worsen outcomes; ongoing monitoring is essential due to potential relapses or autoimmune complications that may occur years later.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been primarily linked to respiratory complications, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, several systemic manifestations of the disease may also occur. One of the emerging complications that is being increasingly reported in the literature is the hypercoagulable and intense inflammatory state in COVID-19 patients, which leads to venous and/or arterial thrombosis, vasospasm, and ischemia.
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