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    Glossary Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

    rare skin reaction with rapid onset of small, sterile pustules

    Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) is a rare skin reaction characterized by the rapid onset of numerous small, sterile pustules on a background of red, inflamed skin. It is often triggered by medications, such as antibiotics, and typically resolves within a few weeks after discontinuing the offending drug.

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