Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP), an Uncommon Condition in Children: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Meadows, Kappa P. M.D.
Egan, Conleth A. M.B., M.R.C.P.I
Vanderhooft, Sheryll M.D.

Department of Dermatology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center and Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

Address correspondence to Kappa P. Meadows, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center and Primary Children's Medical Center, 50 North Medical Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0001.

Pediatric Dermatology 17(5):p 399-402, September-October 2000.

Abstract:

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is characterized by acute onset of a widespread pustular eruption in association with fever. It is usually seen as a medication reaction. We describe a 17-month-old boy with AGEP secondary to exposure to amoxicillin. This is an uncommon condition in children.