Friday, May 30, 2008

G's has a rash.

asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood: The initial clinical finding is a unilateral erythematous macular and papular eruption, often beginning in or around the axilla. Over the following 1 to 3 weeks, centrifugal spread involves the upper and lower extremities. Approximately 70% of APEC cases have involvement of the contralateral trunk. Despite the progression to the contralateral side, the eruption remains asymmetric throughout its course. Additional findings include lymphadenopathy and pruritus in 70% and 65% of cases, respectively. In contrast to other exanthems, APEC rarely involves the face. A study by Coustou reported that 60% of cases had a preceding prodrome including rhinitis, pharyngitis, otitis, and fever. Although the precise cause of APEC is not known, it has features consistent with a viral exanthem. A viral source is supported by a springtime and pediatric predominance with spontaneous resolution. In addition, 1 adult case of APEC has been attributed to an acute Parvo B19 infection. However, consistent serologic evidence supporting a viral cause is lacking,and no human transmissions have been documented except for reports of 2 familial cases. Some have proposed that this could be a childhood form of pityriasis rosea possibly caused by human herpes virus 7.

translation:
g has a viral rash on the right side of his body, it will grow for 3 weeks and last for about 2 months. It itches and there is no treatment. fun.


3 comments:

Anonymous said...

is it contagious?

mama said...

no. thank G.

Anonymous said...

Chloe had Gianotti-Crosti. Pretty rare. Similar, though. Lasted 9 weeks. Poor kiddo. I hope he gets through it easily.