Pustular drug hypersensitivity syndrome due to allopurinol

Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS) is a severe drug reaction. It is characterized by rash, fever, and internal organ involvement. It may present in different clinical forms. We present a case of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis occurring as a manifestation of AHS.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Salem, Chaker Ben, Saidi, Wafa, Larif, Sofiene, Fathallah, Neila, Slim, Raoudha, Hmouda, Houssem
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
Materias:
Drug Watch
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4375808/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25821326
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0253-7613.150378
Descripción
Sumario:Allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS) is a severe drug reaction. It is characterized by rash, fever, and internal organ involvement. It may present in different clinical forms. We present a case of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis occurring as a manifestation of AHS.

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