Papular purpuric rash due to parvovirus B19 with distribution on the distal extremities and the face.
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.
Harel
Liora
L
Department of Pediatrics C, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, 49202 Israel. amirj@clalit.org.il
Straussberg
Ilan
I
Zeharia
Abraham
A
Praiss
Dario
D
Amir
Jacob
J
D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D005076:Exanthema / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000821:virology*; D005121:Extremities; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010322:Parvoviridae Infections / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000821:virology*; D017992:Parvovirus; D017193:Skin Diseases, Viral / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000821:virology*