Gianotti-Crosti syndrome following Japanese encephalitis vaccination.

Abstract

We report a three-year-old Korean boy who presented with itching symmetrical erythematous macules and papules on his face, trunk, and extremities for 1 week. Lymphadenopathies were detected on physical examination. He was vaccinated against Japanese B Encephalitis (JE) 1 day before developing skin rashes. The patient s serum JE antibody titer by hemagglutinin inhibition (HI) test was 1:40. Under the diagnosis of Gianotti-Crosti syndrome following JE vaccination, he was conservatively treated with an antihistamine agent, and his symptoms were all cleared 2 weeks after treatment.

• Authors: Nam Gyu Kang, Chee Won Oh
• Journal: Journal of Korean medical science (J Korean Med Sci) Vol. 18 Issue 3 Pg. 459-61 (Jun 2003) ISSN: 1011-8934 [Print] Korea (South)
• PMID: 12808342 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines

Topics

• Acrodermatitis (etiology)
• Child, Preschool
• Encephalitis, Japanese (prevention & control)
• Humans
• Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines (adverse effects)
• Male