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Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP), an Uncommon Condition in Children: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Author(s) -
Meadows Kappa P.,
Egan Conleth A.,
Vanderhooft Sheryll
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.017005399.x
Subject(s) - acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis , medicine , dermatology , amoxicillin , pustulosis , pediatrics , antibiotics , surgery , osteomyelitis , osteitis , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is characterized by acute onset of a widespread pustular eruption in association with fever. It is usually seen as a medication reaction. We describe a 17‐month‐old boy with AGEP secondary to exposure to amoxicillin. This is an uncommon condition in children.