Case for diagnosis / Caso para diagnóstico
An. bras. dermatol
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87(5): 793-794, Sept-Oct. 2012. ilus
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-651582
ABSTRACT
Papular-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome is a rare, highly contagious dermatosis caused by parvovirus B19, which may result in the abrupt cessation of red blood cell production in patients with preexisting hematological diseases. It affects predominantly children and young adults and has an unusual presentation.
RESUMO
A síndrome "gloves and socks" pápulo-purpúrica é uma dermatose incomum, altamente contagiosa, causada pelo parvovírus B19, que pode provocar interrupção aguda da produção de glóbulos vermelhos em pacientes com doenças hematológicas preexistentes. Acomete, principalmente, crianças e jovens, e tem uma apresentaçao nao-usual.
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Main subject:
Purpura
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Parvovirus B19, Human
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Skin Diseases, Viral
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Parvoviridae Infections
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Foot Dermatoses
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Hand Dermatoses
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
An. bras. dermatol
Journal subject:
Dermatology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Pelotas/BR
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Federal University of Santa Maria/BR
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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul/BR
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