A 9-month-old patient presents with fever and large areas of redness and bullae over the trunk, palms, legs, and soles of the feet. There is redness and swelling of the conjunctiva and lips. The clinician should recognize this condition as:

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The symptoms described are characteristic of Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a serious disorder of the skin and mucous membranes, often a reaction to a medication or an infection. Giant cell arteritis, botulism, and myasthenia gravis do not present with these skin and mucous membrane symptoms.

A 9-Month-Old Patient Presents with Fever and Large Areas of Redness