Episode 3: Hannah Was Here: A Fatal Case of Minocycline-Induced D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome Artwork

Addressing D.R.E.S.S. Podcast

Brought to you by the D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome Foundation and hosted by Connie Stevens. An educational podcast on the severe adverse drug reaction known as D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome. Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms is often under-recognized and misdiagnosed. We talk with patients who have been touched by this horrific condition and experts who are working to prevent it, treat it, and create better awareness.

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Episode 3: Hannah Was Here: A Fatal Case of Minocycline-Induced D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome

December 01, 2020 • Nancy Szakacsy • Season 1 • Episode 3

Hannah's mother and long-time DRESS advocate, Nancy Szakacsy tells of her daughter's struggle against a fatal case of DRESS syndrome that was triggered by the antibiotic Minocycline.

The devastation of losing Hannah, and the obvious lack of information and resources for families like hers inspired Nancy to write a book about her daughter's illness. She now leads what has become the largest network of support for those affected by DRESS, and is currently Vice-President of the DRESS Syndrome Foundation where her tireless work continues.

Interview: Nancy Szakacsy, Hannah’s mother, (Author, “Hannah Was Here. D.R.E.S.S an Alarm That Must Be Heard” and Vice President of the DRESS Syndrome Foundation). August 2019, in Bethesda, MD

RESOURCES:

Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/D.R.E.S.S.SyndromeCommunity
Hannah Was Here: D.R.E.S.S. an alarm that must be heard: https://www.amazon.com/Hannah-Was-Here-D-R-S-S/dp/1496923138
DRESS Syndrome Foundation: https://www.dresssyndromefoundation.org