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Exanthematous pustulosis
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Exanthematous pustulosis
Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is an uncommon skin eruption characterised by the rapid appearance of areas of red skin studded with small pustules (blisiters filled with white/yellow fluid). Fever may be present. In the large majority of cases, AGEP is caused by drugs, most often antibiotics, calcium channel blockers, and antimalarials. The eruption can occur within hours or days of drug exposure and resolve spontaneously within one to two weeks after discontinuation.
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