Gianotti-Crosti syndrome associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1989 Feb;20(2 Pt 2):336-8. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(89)70041-4.

Abstract

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, a distinctive eruption occurring after hepatitis B infection, is characterized by symmetric, nonpruritic lichenoid papules usually localized to the face, limbs, and buttocks. In North America, hepatitis B antigenemia is rarely associated with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome in infants. Recent reports indicate there are a variety of infectious agents associated with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. We report a case of an 11-month-old white female infant with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome and concurrent primary Epstein-Barr virus infection without evidence of hepatitis B infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acrodermatitis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hepatitis B / complications*
  • Herpesviridae Infections / complications*
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lymphatic Diseases / etiology*
  • Syndrome