Which sites are characteristically affected in Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

Correct answer: C. Conjunctive, genitalia, oral mucosa

A. Liver, spleen, pancreas
B. Oral mucosa, lacrimal apparatus, ears
C. Conjunctive, genitalia, oral mucosa
D. Parotid gland, palate, conjunctive

Explanation

Stevens-Johnson syndrome characteristically involves mucosal surfaces, especially the oral mucosa, conjunctiva and genital mucosa. Visceral organs and salivary glands are not the defining distribution.

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