Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis after ceftriaxone use resembling sepsis

J Infect Chemother. 2012 Feb;18(1):112-4. doi: 10.1007/s10156-011-0297-z. Epub 2011 Sep 9.

Abstract

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is an uncommon disorder, characterized by the acute onset of multiple pruritic, small, nonfollicular, sterile, superficial pustules over erythematous and edematous skin. It is frequently caused by medications, mainly antibiotics, and particularly beta-lactams. It is a rare condition that is not well known in infectious disease practice. We report a case of ceftriaxone-induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis that presented with the appearance of sepsis. After discontinuation of ceftriaxone, the findings were improved.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis / chemically induced*
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis / diagnosis
  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis / pathology
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Ceftriaxone / adverse effects*
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Sepsis / chemically induced
  • Sepsis / diagnosis
  • Sepsis / pathology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone