Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

Synonyms

Acute Localized Exanthematous Pustulosis

Pustulosis, Exanthematous, Acute Generalized

Pustulosis, Exanthematous, Acute Localized

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).