[Parvovirus B19 atypical acrosyndrome]

Ann Dermatol Venereol. 1997;124(3):254-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Parvovirus B19 infection is a very polymorphic eruption. We describe a new clinical form.

Case report: A 4-year-old child was hospitalized for a painful acrocyanosis localised at the feet and the tip of the nose, which disappeared without any treatment in three weeks. The screening revealed a parvovirus B19 infection.

Discussion: This eruption differs from the classic "gloves and socks syndrome" because of the presence of plantar and nasal painful erythrocyanosis and the young age of the child.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acrodermatitis / etiology*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pain / etiology
  • Parvoviridae Infections / complications*
  • Parvoviridae Infections / diagnosis
  • Parvovirus B19, Human*
  • Purpura / etiology