Is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome the same as MRSA?

Answer by  Connie45 (1110)

No, they are different, but having MRSA would certainly put your friend at high risk. S-J is an emergency medical condition in which the skin and mucus membranes have a type of allergic reaction to a drug or an infection. The first line of treatment is finding the cause.

Answer by  Deepakck (174)

No they are different. Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium which has developed resistance against beta-lactum antibioics like penicillins and cephalosporins. Even though the treatment for this type of infection is difficult to treat but still it is curable. Whereas Stevens-johnson syndrome is mainly related to drug use.

Answer by  kak (488)

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is an often fatal inflammatory disease in younger people It is not MRSA. It starts out with fever then ulcers on mucuous membranes of the eyes, lips, anus, mouth and nasal passages .Painful joints, pneumonia and headache are a few symptoms. Bedrest, analgesics and antbiotics are usually necessary.

Answer by  jeantalbot (96)

Steven-Johnson Syndrome is not the same as MRSA. MRSA stands for methyl resistant staphyloccus aureus which is normally present on healthy skin, but when found on damaged skin such as post operative surgery, it can delay healing if not treated promptly. It is very often contracted post surgery in hospital.

Answer by  Anonymous

As most other people have said, they are different. But you can develop Stevens johnson syndrome from MRSA. For example a boy with MRSA has a reaction to the antibiotics they are giving him and gets S-J