- 2022, Volume 80 - Number 4
- Published: December 10, 2022
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Mariana Dultra 1, Stefanie Gallotti 1, Amanda Cochlar 1, José R. Pegas 1
1 Dermatology Service, Complexo Hospitalar Padre Bento de Guarulhos (CHPBG), São Paulo, Brazil
Mariana Dultra, Stefanie Gallotti, Amanda Cochlar, José R. Pegas
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*Correspondence: Amanda Cochlar, Email not available
Abstract
Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is characterized by the sudden onset of diffuse sterile pustules on an erythematous background. It is mainly caused by drugs and, clinically, it usually improves quickly after discontinuation of the causative agent. Viral and bacterial agents have also been reported as triggers. We present a case regarding a woman reporting flu-like symptoms, taking dipyrone, paracetamol, and azithromycin. A reverse transcriptase polymerase reaction (RT-PCR) test confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. After 2 days, she noted the onset of erythematous plaques covered by diffuse pustules. The negative patch test reinforced the viral infection as the possible causative agent.
