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Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis Caused by Faropenem: A Possible Pathogenetic Role for Interleukin-23.

Authors :
Yumiko Sakuragi
Yu Sawada
Yoko Hara
Shun Ohmori
Daisuke Omoto
Sanehito Haruyama
Manabu Yoshioka
Daisuke Nishio
Motonobu Nakamura
Source :
Acta Dermato-Venereologica; Feb2016, Vol. 96 Issue 2, p265-266, 2p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a 66-year-old woman with acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) caused by faropenem. Pruritic coalescent erythema and non-follicular pustules on her trunk and extremities were revealed through physical examination. It states that the case was the first report of drug eruption caused by faropenem.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00015555
Volume :
96
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112531810
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2340/00015555-2225