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Research Article | Volume 2 Issue 4 (None, 2008) | Pages 63 - 66
Efficacy of ribavirin in a case of long lasting and disabling Gianotti-Crosti syndrome
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PMID : PMC3157781
Received
Nov. 7, 2008
Published
Dec. 27, 2008
Abstract

Background:Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, also known as papular acrodermatitis of childhood, is an acrally distributed papular eruption occurring mostly in infants and young children.Main observations:A six-year-old girl presented to us with four-month history of a generalized intensely pruritic rash, clinically consistent with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, following a febrile illness with common cold symptoms. Clinical remission was not achieved despite of several medications. With reluctance and parent's informed consent, we commenced a course of oral ribavirin syrup at a dose of 300mg daily for five days. Dramatic symptomatic remission was noted five days later.Conclusion:Further studies are needed to confirm the efficacy of ribavirin in Gianotti-Crosti syndrome.

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