The risk of carbamazepine induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome is increased in the presence of which of the following genes?: (A) HLA-B* 5801, (B) HLA-B* 1502, (C) HLA-B* 5701, (D) HLA-B 27
Answer is B. HLA DRUG DISEASE B1502 CARBAMAZEPINE STEVEN JOHNSON SYNDROME B5801 ALLOPURINOL SKIN REACTION B5701 ABACAVIR MI B53 MALARIA PROTECTION B27 ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS