Baboon-like syndrome in children

Pediatr Dermatol. 2014 May-Jun;31(3):e73-5. doi: 10.1111/pde.12154. Epub 2013 Apr 29.

Abstract

Baboon syndrome is a combination of diffuse symmetrical erythema on the major flexural areas and V-shaped erythema on both upper anteromedial thighs. Infectious agents have been described as possible triggers. We describe for the first time baboon syndrome in a child induced by a coinfection with Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Coinfection / pathology
  • Coinfection / virology*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / pathology
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / complications*
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / pathology
  • Erythema / pathology
  • Erythema / virology*
  • Humans
  • Male