A case report on augmentin (amoxicillin/ potassium clavunate) induced acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
Journal Title: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare and severe cutaneous reaction whose etiology is most often drugs. Spontaneous resolution is observed in most patients. Augmentin [Amoxicillin/ potassium clavunate] is an uncommon cause of AGEP. A 42-year-old male patient presented with severe AGEP due to Augmentin [Amoxicillin/ potassium clavunate] treatment prescribed for common bacterial infections
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Dr. Suresh Sake
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