Baboon‐Like Syndrome in Children

Baboon syndrome is a combination of diffuse symmetrical erythema on the major flexural areas and V‐shaped erythema on both upper anteromedial thighs. Infectious agents have been described as possible triggers. We describe for the first time baboon syndrome in a child induced by a coinfection with Ep...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2014-05, Vol.31 (3), p.e73-e75
Main Authors: Neri, Iria, Dondi, Arianna, Ricci, Lorenza, Patrizi, Annalisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child, Preschool
Coinfection - pathology
Coinfection - virology
Cytomegalovirus Infections - complications
Cytomegalovirus Infections - pathology
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections - complications
Epstein-Barr Virus Infections - pathology
Erythema - pathology
Erythema - virology
Humans
Male
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Summary:Baboon syndrome is a combination of diffuse symmetrical erythema on the major flexural areas and V‐shaped erythema on both upper anteromedial thighs. Infectious agents have been described as possible triggers. We describe for the first time baboon syndrome in a child induced by a coinfection with Epstein‐Barr virus and cytomegalovirus.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.12154