Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis induced by the herbal remedy Ginkgo biloba.

Full Abstract

Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) is a clinical reaction pattern that is induced, in over 90% of cases, by systemic drugs (most frequently antibacterial drugs). This is the first reported case of AGEP caused by the herbal remedy Ginkgo biloba.

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Author information

Author/s: Pennisi, Robert S (RS);

Affiliation: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Queensland Health Pathology and Scientific Services, Brisbane, QLD. Robert_S_Pennisi(-atsign-)health.qld.gov.au

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: The Medical journal of Australia (Med J Aust), published in Australia. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Jun; vol 184 (issue 11) : pp 583-4

Dates: Created 2006/06/13; Completed 2006/07/13;

PMID: 16768668, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Drug Eruptions - etiology
Exanthema - chemically induced; pathology
Facial Dermatoses - chemically induced; pathology
Ginkgo biloba - adverse effects

Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Phytotherapy - adverse effects

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