Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis: a rare side effect of clindamycin

Abstract

Introduction: Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare adverse effect of clindamycin characterized by widespread papules and pustulosis 1 – 3 weeks of its use. Case description: We present a case of a 71-year-old woman diagnosed with AGEP after clindamycin use for a tooth infection. She had been started on empiric prednisone without benefit. She did not have any systemic involvement and had an unremarkable blood work . Her rash resolved completely in a month.

Keywords

• Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
• clindamycin
• side effect