Korean J Dermatol.  2002 Dec;40(12):1576-1577.

A Case of Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis(AGEP), An uncommon Condition in Children

• Lee MS
• Oh ST
• Kim HO
• Cho BK

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.

Keyword

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis; Ampicillin; Children

MeSH Terms

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
Ampicillin
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Child*
Child, Preschool
Female
Fever
Humans
Hypersensitivity
Leukocytosis
Neutrophils
Psoriasis
Scarlet Fever
Ampicillin
Anti-Bacterial Agents