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Review Article

A review of published cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis associated with the use of acetaminophen

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Pages 280-292 | Received 30 Jan 2021, Accepted 04 Jun 2021, Published online: 30 Jun 2021

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