Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

Rare skin eruption characterized by acute formation of pustules filled with NEUTROPHILS, fever, and peripheral blood LEUKOCYTOSIS. Most cases are associated with the use of antibiotics (e.g., BETA-LACTAMS).

Year introduced: 2010

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Tree Number(s): C17.800.174.600.174, C20.543.418.075, C25.100.468.380.174

MeSH Unique ID: D056150

Entry Terms:

• Pustulosis, Exanthematous, Acute Generalized
• Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis
• Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis
• Pustulosis, Exanthematous, Acute Localized

Previous Indexing:

• Exanthema (1989-2009)
• Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous (1991-2009)

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Diseases Category
Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Dermatitis
Drug Eruptions
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

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Immune System Diseases
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity, Delayed
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

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Chemically-Induced Disorders
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug Eruptions
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis