Papular purpuric rash due to parvovirus B19 with distribution on the distal extremities and the face

Liora Harel*, Ilan Straussberg, Abraham Zeharia, Dario Praiss, Jacob Amir

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Abstract

We describe 3 patients who presented with a distinctive clinical picture of the purpuric rash called "gloves-and-socks syndrome" which was characterized by an acral distribution of the rash that involved not only the distal part of the extremities but also the chin and perioral area. Serologic analysis for parvovirus B19 yielded positive results. Parvovirus B19 should be included in the evaluation of febrile purpura.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1558-1561
Number of pages4
JournalClinical Infectious Diseases
Volume35
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Dec 2002

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