Abstract:Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare skin disorder commonly caused by drugs. Skin lesions can occur within 1-2 days after drug consumption in the form of sterile pustules on erythematous skin base and accompanied by fever. Mortality rate reaches 5%, especially in elderly patients who have significant comorbid factors. Etiopathogenesis is still unclear, presumed to be drugs (beta-lactam and macrolide antibiotics), although it can also be caused by infection and hypersensitivity to mercury… Show more
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