A Shorter Time to DRESS - Redefining beta-lactam associated drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) is a severe cutaneous adverse reaction (SCAR) that can be secondary to antibiotics. Traditional teaching suggests delayed symptom onset of 2 to 6 weeks following medication exposure; however, recent studies report shorter latency with antibiotic-associated DRESS. The aim of this study was to determine latency of confirmed beta-lactam DRESS in comparison to other antibiotic groups.