Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis Induced by Cefepime: A Case Report

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis Induced by Cefepime: A Case Report

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare cutaneous rash characterized by widespread sterile nonfollicular pustules. Cefepime is a fourth generation cephalosporin, used to treat severe infections. A 67-year-old man was admitted with acute gastroenterocolitis. On the seventh day, th...

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Main Authors: L.F.F. Botelho, F.R. Picosse, M.H. Padilha, N. Michalany, A. Góis, A.M. Porro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2010-06-01
Series:Case Reports in Dermatology
Subjects:
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
Drug eruption
Cefepime
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/314474

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