Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 212-220, March 2007

Viral exanthems in the tropics

Sector of Dermatology and Post-Graduation Course in Dermatology, School of Medicine and HUCFF-UFRJ, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract 

Viral exanthems are a common problem in tropical regions, particularly affecting children. Most exanthems are transient and harmless, but some are potentially very dangerous. Pregnant women and malnourished or immunocompromised infants carry the greatest risk of adverse outcome. In this article, parvovirus B19; dengue and yellow fever; West Nile, Barmah Forest, Marburg, and Ebola viruses, and human herpesviruses; asymmetric periflexural exanthema of childhood; measles; rubella; enteroviruses; Lassa fever; and South American hemorrhagic fevers will be discussed.

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PII: S0738-081X(06)00072-1

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2006.05.009

Clinics in Dermatology
Volume 25, Issue 2 , Pages 212-220, March 2007

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