10 Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

3. Complications Associated with SJS

SJS is very rare, but it can be fatal because it makes the patient highly susceptible to a blood infection called sepsis. When sepsis develops, the body can damage itself while attempting to fight the infection.

Furthermore, if Stevens-Johnson syndrome is left untreated, your organs can stop functioning. The condition can also cause your lungs to fill with fluid, making it difficult to breathe. People who have had SJS for a long time can develop bronchitis or a harsh cough. Some patients develop pneumonia, extreme bacterial infections, or organ failure.

These are extreme complications, and people who contract SJS are more likely to have gum or mouth infections, problems with eyesight, and scars from the peeled blisters.