title: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with azathioprine hypersensitivity.
abstract: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is identified by several characteristic features. We present a patient showing AGEP associated with azathioprine hypersensitivity. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of this association.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. georgina.elston@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Elston
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Johnston
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Mortimer
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Harman
mesh_terms: D001379:Azathioprine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology*; D005076:Exanthema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D001379:Azathioprine