What does DRESS stand for?

What does DRESS stand for?

• A. Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
• B. Drug Reaction with Exanthematous and Systemic Symptoms
• C. Dermatologic Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
• D. Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Skin Symptoms

Answer: (A)

DRESS stands for Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms. This name highlights the key features: a drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction that includes a notable eosinophilia and involvement of one or more internal organs (such as the liver or kidneys) in addition to a rash and fever. The pattern typically appears weeks after starting the offending drug, and recognizing the combination of rash, eosinophilia, and systemic organ involvement is crucial for prompt drug withdrawal and appropriate management. Other phrases would either emphasize only a skin reaction or exclude eosinophilia and systemic effects, which are central to this syndrome.

DRESS stands for Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms. This name highlights the key features: a drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction that includes a notable eosinophilia and involvement of one or more internal organs (such as the liver or kidneys) in addition to a rash and fever. The pattern typically appears weeks after starting the offending drug, and recognizing the combination of rash, eosinophilia, and systemic organ involvement is crucial for prompt drug withdrawal and appropriate management. Other phrases would either emphasize only a skin reaction or exclude eosinophilia and systemic effects, which are central to this syndrome.