Papular-purpuric "gloves and socks" syndrome caused by parvovirus B19 [PDF]
This paper presents a 15-year-old boy with an acute febrile illness accompanied by purpuric and papular lesions located mostly on the dorsal areas of his hands and feet with the additional changes on his knees and elbows.
Pavlović Miloš D.
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Value of patch tests in clindamycin-related drug eruptions [PDF]
Background. Patch tests help to confirm the aetiology of the cutaneous adverse drug reactions involving delayed hypersensitivity mechanisms, but the results vary with the pattern of skin reaction and the culprit drug. Objectives.
Brites, MM+4 more
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A case report of papular-purpuric gloves and socks syndrome: A manifestation of the parvovirus B19 [PDF]
Introduction: The majority of parvovirus B19 infections are asymptomatic. In childhood, however, they may present as the fifth disease and in adults their manifestations can vary from mild, non-specific, cold-like symptoms to other forms of presentations.
Burmester,Inês+9 more
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Differential efficacy of lithium and carbamazepine in the prophylaxis of bipolar disorder: Results of the MAP study [PDF]
In a randomized clinical trial with an observation period of 2.5 years, the differential efficacy of lithium versus carbamazepine was compared in 171 bipolar patients (DSM-IV).
Greil, Waldemar, Kleindienst, Nikolaus
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The price of tumor control: an analysis of rare side effects of anti-CTLA-4 therapy in metastatic melanoma from the ipilimumab network [PDF]
Background: Ipilimumab, a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4) blocking antibody, has been approved for the treatment of metastatic melanoma and induces adverse events (AE) in up to 64% of patients.
A Bashey+88 more
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SARS‐CoV‐2 infection can manifest many rashes. However, thrombotic retiform purpura rarely occurs during COVID‐19 illness. Aggressive anti‐COVID‐19 therapy with a high‐dose steroid regimen led to rapid recovery.
Connor M. Bunch+18 more
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A case of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis caused by an Epstein-Barr virus infection, presenting with unremitting fever and rash [PDF]
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a hyperinflammatory syndrome caused by excessive activation of lymphocytes and macrophages, leading to cytokine storm.
Seong-Beom Oh, Chan-Young Koh
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Genetic variation in CFH predicts phenytoin-induced maculopapular exanthema in European-descent patients [PDF]
Objective To characterize, among European and Han Chinese populations, the genetic predictors of maculopapular exanthema (MPE), a cutaneous adverse drug reaction common to antiepileptic drugs.
Auce, Pauls+53 more
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Skin testing in patients with hypersensitivity reactions to iodinated contrast media - a European multicenter study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Iodinated contrast media cause both immediate and nonimmediate hypersensitivity reactions. The aim of this prospective study was to determine the specificity and sensitivity of skin tests in patients who have experienced such reactions ...
Aberer, W+15 more
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Aquarium dermatitis: Cercarial dermatitis in an aquarist [PDF]
A 33-year-old man presented with very itchy red papules on the back of his hands and forearms. These papules appeared about 90 min after he had cleaned his aquarium in which he kept native fish and watersnails.
Bastert, J.+3 more
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