Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: An Unusual Case due to Spider Bite

Authors

  • Mehreen Ghafoor Chaudhri Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
  • Najia Ahmed Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
  • Tariq Mahmood malik Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
  • Syed Arbab Shah Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan
  • Mehwish Hira Department of Dermatology, Pakistan Naval Ship, Shifa Hospital, Karachi Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v73i5.10233

Keywords:

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, Insect bite, Non-follicular pustules, Pustular rash, Spider bite

Abstract

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is an infrequent but severe pattern of cutaneous adverse reaction. It is
characterized by the sudden appearance of sterile pustules on edematous-erythematous skin, which is mostly caused by the
consumption of medications. However, it may also be associated with viral infections, toxins, or food allergens, although this is rare. We reported a case of AGEP in a 33-year-old male shortly after a spider bite, a rare cause of AGEP. It was improved by oral corticosteroid treatment after seven days.

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Published

30-10-2023

How to Cite

Chaudhri, M. G., Ahmed, N., malik, T. M., Shah, S. A., & Hira, M. (2023). Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis: An Unusual Case due to Spider Bite. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 73(5), 1552–1554. https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v73i5.10233

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