Papular-purpuric ‘Gloves and socks’ syndrome is caused by
Correct Answer: Parvo virus B19
Description: c. Parvo virus B19(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1570-1571)Papular purpuric "gloves-and-socks" syndrome (PPGSS) is a self-limited condition associated with Parvovirus B19 infection & is characterized by fever, pruritus, painful edema & erythema localized to distal extremities in a distinct "gloves-and-socks" distribution, followed by acral petechiae & oral lesions.
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