Acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis following administration of ceftriaxone.

Authors :: Franco, Roberto Cortes
Belgodere, Xavier
Olivier, Valerie
Basteri, Michael
Cren, Philippe
Lacour, Jean-Philippe
Source :: International Journal of Dermatology; Jul2000, Vol. 39 Issue 7, p558, 2p
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Ceftriaxone is a cephalosporin which has been used since 1984. Various cutaneous side-effects have been described including pruritus, maculopapular skin rash, urticaria, and toxic epidermal necrolysis. We report here a case of acute generalized exanthematic pustulosis (AGEP) after administration of this drug. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: CEPHALOSPORINS
SKIN diseases
DRUG side effects
DISEASE risk factors

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