Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosisafter Ingestion of Lacquer Chicken.

Author: Min Young PARK ¹ ; Hee Young KANG
Author Information

1. Department of Dermatology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. hykang@ajou.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis; Lacquer chicken
MeSH: Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis; Adult; Arachnidism; Chickens; Eating; Fever; Ginkgo biloba; Humans; Lacquer
From:Annals of Dermatology 2008;20(4):209-211
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is an acute pustular eruption characterized by multiple small, sterile, non-follicular pustules on an erythematous and edematous base, usually accompanied by fever and neutrophilia. It is attributed to systemic drugs in over 90% of cases, mainly beta-lactam and macrolide antimicrobials. Viral infections, mercury exposure, Ginkgo biloba, and spider bites may occasionally cause the condition. We report a rare case of AGEP induced by intake of lacquer chicken in a 40-year-old man.