Unilateral laterothoracic exanthem and primary Epstein-Barr virus infection: case report

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Jun;28(6):549-50. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e318193eca7.

Abstract

Unilateral laterothoracic exanthem is a self-limited disease that occurs most commonly in children. It is characterized by unilateral exanthem, often in axillary region. The etiology is unknown, but a viral agent is suspected. We report a 1-year-old white girl with unilateral laterothoracic exanthem associated with Epstein Barr virus infection, suggesting this virus has a possible etiologic role.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Viral / blood
  • DNA, Viral / blood
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / virology
  • Exanthema / diagnosis*
  • Exanthema / virology
  • Female
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / genetics
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / immunology
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / blood
  • Immunoglobulin M / blood
  • Infant
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Thorax

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • DNA, Viral
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin M