The patient’s hypotension responded to intravenous administration of fluids, and he was extubated after 2 days. The rash was treated with topical hydrocortisone cream and emollients. Exfoliation of the involved areas began 4 to 5 days after onset of symptoms, followed by complete resolution of both the rash and the fever. Based on the patient’s history and clinical presentation, a tentative diagnosis of AGEP was made