Utah Patient Survives Rare Antibiotic-Linked Skin Disorder

A Utah resident says she narrowly survived an exceptionally rare, potentially fatal skin disorder triggered by an allergic reaction to a prescribed antibiotic. The illness caused extensive blistering and tissue damage that she likened to “being burned from the inside out,” according to multiple local television reports on Wednesday. The woman’s case adds to a small but growing body of evidence linking certain medications to severe immune responses that can rapidly escalate without swift medical intervention. Physicians generally advise anyone experiencing sudden rashes, blistering or fever after starting a new drug to seek immediate care, as early treatment significantly improves survival odds.