Gianotti-Crosti syndrome following Japanese encephalitis vaccination

J Korean Med Sci. 2003 Jun;18(3):459-61. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2003.18.3.459.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Japanese Encephalitis Vaccines