[DRESS syndrome or reaction to drugs with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms associated to anti-tuberculosis drugs].

Tuberculosis has increased all over the world. This paper reports the case of a male patient with tuberculous meningitis, spinal tuberculosis (Pott's disease) and severe adverse reactions to antituberculosis drugs. He had skin rash, hepatitis, eosinophilia and fever; all these signs make the diagnosis of DRESS syndrome. This syndrome is caused by a severe hypersensitivity reaction to different drugs. It is usually caused by anticonvulsants, sulfonamides and some antiviral drugs, among other drugs. Anti-tuberculosis drugs can also cause this potentially fatal syndrome. The importance of surveillance for early detection and treatment of adverse drug reactions is emphasized.