This article covers everything readers need to know about the condition.
What Causes Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome?
Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is brought on by a delayed overreaction of the immune system to a viral illness.
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The symptoms typically appear while a child is recovering from a viral infection.
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What Are the Symptoms of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome?
The symptoms of Gianotti-Crosti syndrome are more likely to appear in the spring and summer months.
They usually take around four days to develop and ultimately persist for four to eight weeks.
Typical symptoms include:
What Does a Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome Rash Look Like?
Some may look like strings of bumps arranged in lines.
They can be either flat or raised.
The rash will be symmetrical, meaning that it will look similar on both sides of the body.
How Is Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome Diagnosed?
These could include:
How Is Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome Treated?
Usually, Gianotti-Crosti syndrome resolves on its own over time.
Your child may need to be treated for any underlying viral infection, such as hepatitis B or EBV.
Other symptoms may include fever, fatigue, and/orswollen lymph nodes.
Gianotti-Crosti syndrome usually fades on its own with time.
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