[Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis].
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare cutaneous drug reaction often caused by beta-lactam antibiotics. The reaction is characterized by sudden occurrence of a generalized exanthema, developing within 1-2 days. Hundreds of sterile pustules arise on an oedematous and erythematous base. The cutaneous symptoms are accompanied by fever and neutrophilia. The pustules resolve within 4-10 days once the causative drug has been withdrawn. We hereby present a classical case of amoxicillin-induced AGEP in a 34-year-old woman.
Comstedt
Lisbeth Rosholm
LR
Odense Universitetshospital, Hudafdeling I og Allergicentret, Denmark. lrosholm@hotmail.com
Gregersen
Janni Hjortlund
JH
Bygum
Anette
A
D056150:Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000009:adverse effects; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000658:Amoxicillin