A case of recurrent acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis due to beta-lactam antibiotics: a case report

J Dermatolog Treat. 2003 Jan;14(1):54-6. doi: 10.1080/09546630305544.

Abstract

A case of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is presented. The case is notable for the recurrent episodes of AGEP, caused by three beta-lactam antibiotics (piperacillin, ceftazidime, and meropenem) in septicemic patient. The case represents the first report of the reaction developing in response to these three antibiotics. The report is also notable for the spontaneous resolution of the rash in all the three episodes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy*
  • Ceftazidime / adverse effects
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Exanthema / chemically induced
  • Exanthema / diagnosis*
  • Exanthema / pathology
  • Hepatitis, Alcoholic
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meropenem
  • Middle Aged
  • Piperacillin / adverse effects
  • Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy*
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / isolation & purification
  • Recurrence
  • Thienamycins / adverse effects

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Thienamycins
  • Ceftazidime
  • Meropenem
  • Piperacillin