Erythema multiforme (EM) is a rare immune-mediated condition that can manifest as cutaneous, mucosal, or both types of lesions. The target lesion, with concentric zones of color change, is a cutaneous feature that is typical of this illness. Despite the fact that a number of factors can lead to EM, the most common being Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection, drug-induced EM is a rare entity. As disease severity and mucosal involvement vary across individuals, treatment should be optimized for each patient, considering the risk versus benefit ratio. To distinguish EM from other clinical imitators and to confirm the diagnosis, histopathologic tests and other laboratory procedures may be utilized. Our patient presented with symptoms suggestive of a viral infection, such as fever and rash, but the RTPCR report for various viral infections came out to be negative, hence indicative of the diagnosis of drug-induced erythema multiforme.

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