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  • Title: Gloves and socks syndrome caused by parvovirus B19 infection.
    Author: Carlesimo M, Palese E, Mari E, Panasiti V, Picarelli A, Rossi A, Camplone G.
    Journal: Dermatol Online J; 2006 Oct 31; 12(6):19. PubMed ID: 17083899.
    Abstract:
    The papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome (PPGSS) is an uncommon dermatosis with a typical purpuric exanthem limited to hands and feet; it occurs mainly in young adults. We report a case of a 19-year-old man with an acute febrile illness accompanied by purpuric and papular lesions located mostly on the dorsal areas of his hands and feet. Serologic analysis for parvovirus B19 yielded positive results. The diagnosis of PPGSS was made. The eruption cleared without therapy in 12 days with plantar and palmar desquamation. Parvovirus B19 and some other viral infections have been proven to be causative agents of this syndrome.
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