Atypical Papular Purpuric Eruption Induced by Parvovirus B19 Infection
Abstract
Parvovirus B19 infection’s most common dermatological manifestation is erythema infectiosum as also known the fifth disease. Rare clinical presentations of parvovirus B 19 like papulopurpuric gloves and socks syndrome and acropetechial syndrome has also been described recently. This study presents report of a case with atypical feature and distribution of rash due to parvovirus B19 infection. We want to emphasize that pediatricians should consider parvovirus B19 infection of any patient who has leukopenia presenting with petechial/purpuric eruption of an unclear origin.
Key words: Parvovirus B 19, papulopurpuric eruption, childhood
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Publication Date
March 1, 2016
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March 29, 2016
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Year 2016 Volume: 43 Number: 1