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Baboon-like syndrome in children.

Iria Neri¹, Arianna Dondi, Lorenza Ricci

¹Department of Specialistic, Diagnostic and Experimental Medicine, Dermatology Unit, S.Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

Pediatric Dermatology

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Summary

Baboon syndrome, a rash on flexural areas and thighs, can be triggered by infections. This is the first reported case of baboon syndrome in a child caused by Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus coinfection.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Dermatology
Virology

Background:

Baboon syndrome is characterized by specific erythema patterns in flexural areas and thighs.
Infectious agents are recognized as potential triggers for baboon syndrome.
The etiology of baboon syndrome, particularly in pediatric cases, requires further elucidation.

Observation:

A pediatric case presenting with the distinct clinical features of baboon syndrome was observed.
The patient exhibited diffuse symmetrical erythema in major flexural areas and V-shaped erythema on the upper anteromedial thighs.
Diagnostic investigations revealed a coinfection with Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus.

Findings:

This study reports the first instance of baboon syndrome in a child associated with Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus coinfection.
The findings suggest that viral coinfections can act as a trigger for baboon syndrome in pediatric populations.
The specific interplay between these viruses and the dermatological manifestation is highlighted.

Implications:

This case expands the known spectrum of triggers for baboon syndrome.
It underscores the importance of considering viral etiologies, including coinfections, in pediatric patients presenting with baboon syndrome.
Further research is warranted to understand the pathomechanisms linking viral coinfections to baboon syndrome.