Abstract
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is characterized by sudden onset of non-follicular aseptic pustules with erythema often accompanied by fever and leukocytosis. While the most frequent cause of AGEP is drug reactions, especially antibiotics. Occasional cases have been described as parainfectious. An 82-year-old female presented with recurrent AGEP along with a chronic urinary infection with Escherichia coli. Her cutaneous findings resolved following antibiotic therapy and prophylaxis. To the bets of our knowledge, this is the first case of AGEP associated with an Escherichia coli urinary tract infection.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / adverse effects*
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Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / therapeutic use
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Biopsy
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Drug Eruptions / diagnosis*
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Drug Eruptions / pathology
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Drug Resistance, Microbial
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Escherichia coli Infections / complications
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Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy*
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Escherichia coli Infections / pathology
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Female
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Humans
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Long-Term Care
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Nitrofurantoin / therapeutic use
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Recurrence
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Skin / pathology
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Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous / diagnosis*
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Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous / pathology
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / adverse effects*
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / therapeutic use
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Urinary Incontinence / complications
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Urinary Tract Infections / complications
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Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy*
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Urinary Tract Infections / pathology
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
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Nitrofurantoin