ACUTE GENERALIZED EXANTHEMATOUS PUSTULOSIS INDUCED BY ACETAZOLAMIDE
R. Frikh*, H. Titou, T. Hanafi, M. Elamraoui, N. Hjira and M. Boui
ABSTRACT
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is mostly caused by drugs. The combination of high fever, leucocytosis and pustules is often misinterpreted as acute infectious disease. We report a case of AGEP caused by acetazolamide, a diuretic agent, rarely incriminate in adverse drug reactions.
Keywords: Pustulosis, exanthematous, acute generalized, acetazolamide.
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