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==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
* Rash and fever completely resolved in less than 3 days. | * [[Rash]] and [[fever]] completely resolved in less than 3 days. | ||
* The disease has a short course and a benign prognosis. | * The disease has a short course and a benign prognosis. | ||
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* All laboratory tests are normal. | * All laboratory tests are normal. | ||
* Positive serology for [[Parvovirus B19]]. IgM is positive but not IgG.<ref name="pmid19129008">{{cite journal | | * Positive serology for [[Parvovirus B19]]. IgM is positive but not IgG.<ref name="pmid19129008">{{cite journal | | ||
author=Parez N, Dehée A, Michel Y, Veinberg F, Garbarg-Chenon A |title=Papular-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome | 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 | 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> | |month=February |pmid=19129008 |doi=10.1016/j.jcv.2008.11.013 |url=}}</ref> | ||
* Viral DNA test to detect the virus. | * Viral DNA test to detect the [[virus]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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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]
- The syndrome has also been associated with several viruses such as HHV6, measles and coxsackie B6
Epidemiology and Demographics
- PPGSS occurs primarily in teenagers and young adults.
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
- Rash and fever completely resolved in less than 3 days.
- The disease has a short course and a benign prognosis.
Diagnosis
Symptoms
PPGSS is characterized by
Physical Examination
Extremities
Laboratory Findings
- All laboratory tests are normal.
- Positive serology for Parvovirus B19. IgM is positive but not IgG.[3]
- Viral DNA test to detect the virus.
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:[//doi.org/10.1111%2Fj.1610-%0A%0A0387.2008.06869.x 10.1111/j.1610-
0387.2008.06869.x] Check
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