While elevated TNF-a detected at the early onset of disease is a strong indicator for the early recognition of HHV-6 reactivation, this finding also reflects important therapeutic information that could be used as an early diagnostic marker of DIHS/DRESS.
French dermatologists call for antiviral therapy in DRESS
French panel of experts has proposed that DRESS patients be treated with antivirals and/or immunoglobulins.
Does HHV-6 cause thyroiditis and autoimmunity in patients with drug hypersensitivity?
Case report describes two cases of DRESS related thyroiditis with very high levels of HHV-6 reactivation that go on to develop autoimmunity.
Saliva testing found to be useful for herpesvirus detection in patients with drug hypersensitivity
A french group has found preliminary evidence that PCR saliva testing is useful for the detection of herpesvirus reactivation among patients with drug hypersensitivity syndromes.
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