[Cutaneous parvovirus infections: "gloves and socks" syndrome].
BACKGROUND
Among the viral purpuric cutaneous manifestations, papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" eruptions have been lately described. The responsibility of parvovirus B19 infection has been suspected.


METHODS
We report two pediatric cases of papular-purpuric eruption of the extremities with a seroconversion for the parvovirus B19. One patient, a twelve-year old girl, also had cellulitic plaques.


CONCLUSIONS
Parvovirus B19 is known for causing various cutaneous manifestations, among which erythema infectiosum as the most classical. A papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" syndrome may be individualised. Previously described in adults, this type of eruption may be prevalent in childhood.
Labbé
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Unité de Dermatologie Pédiatrique, Hôpital Pellegrin-Enfants, Bordeaux.
Mortureux
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P
Leauté-Labreze
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C
Taïeb
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A
D002648:Child; D016731:Erythema Infectiosum / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016732:Parvovirus B19, Human; D011693:Purpura / Q000209:etiology; D013577:Syndrome
Parvovirose cutanée: syndrome "gants et chaussettes".