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* Positive serology for [[Parvovirus B19]]. | * Positive serology for [[Parvovirus B19]].<ref name="pmid19129008">{{cite journal |author=Parez N, Dehée A, Michel Y, Veinberg F, Garbarg-Chenon A |title=Papular-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome associated with B19V infection in a 6-year-old child |journal=J. Clin. Virol. |volume=44 |issue=2 |pages=167–9 |year=2009 |month=February |pmid=19129008 |doi=10.1016/j.jcv.2008.11.013 |url=}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == |
Revision as of 16:02, 1 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: PPGSS
Overview
Papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome (PPGSS) is an uncommon cutaneous condition with a typical purpuric exanthem limited to hands and feet.
Causes
- An association with parvovirus B19 has been described.[1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
- PPGSS occurs primarily in teenagers and young adults.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
PPGSS is characterized by
Physical Examination
Extremities
Laboratory Findings
- Positive serology for Parvovirus B19.[3]
References
- ↑ Fölster-Holst R, Kreth HW (2009). "Viral exanthems in childhood--infectious (direct) exanthems. Part 2: Other viral exanthems". J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 7 (5): 414–9. doi:10.1111/j.1610-0387.2008.06869.x. PMID 18808380. Unknown parameter
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- ↑ Parez N, Dehée A, Michel Y, Veinberg F, Garbarg-Chenon A (2009). "Papular-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome associated with B19V infection in a 6-year-old child". J. Clin. Virol. 44 (2): 167–9. doi:10.1016/j.jcv.2008.11.013. PMID 19129008. Unknown parameter
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