A Case of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis(AGEP), An uncommon Condition in Children.
- Author:
Min Suk LEE
1
;
Shin Taek OH
;
Hyung Ok KIM
;
Baik Kee CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. derma@djsungmo.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis;
Ampicillin;
Children
- MeSH:
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis;
Ampicillin;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Child*;
Child, Preschool;
Female;
Fever;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Leukocytosis;
Neutrophils;
Psoriasis;
Scarlet Fever
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2002;40(12):1576-1577
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis(AGEP) is characterized by acute onset of widespread pustular eruption in association of fever and leukocytosis. Most cases appear to be related to drugs, mainly antibiotics, but viral infections and hypersensitivity to mercury may cause AGEP. Histologically, AGEP is composed of neutrophilic subcorneal and spongiform pustules. A 4-year-old female, with no history of psoriasis, was given ampicillin for scarlet fever. One day after taking the medication, pustular eruptions appeared on the whole body. We describe a 4 year old girl with AGEP secondary to ampicillin. This is an uncommon condition in children.
