Juvenile Spring Eruption Associated With Parvovirus B19 Infection

Abstract

Juvenile spring eruption (JSE) is a rare pruritic photodermatosis that typically manifests on light-exposed areas of the ears and predominantly affects boys or young men. 1 It is considered a distinctive variant of polymorphic light eruption occurring in springtime after exposure to bright sunlight during cold weather. 2 As JSE tends to appear in small outbreaks, concomitant triggers have been postulated in the pathogenesis of the disease besides the well-established exposure to UV light. We report a case of JSE associated with parvovirus B19 infection.

Immunopathogenesis and management of polymorphic light eruption

“…Recently, the juvenile eruption was reported in association with parvovirus B19 infection. 42 In fact, the most frequently observed in PLE is papular type, followed by plaque-type and papulovesicular type.…”

“…This variant tends to appear in small outbreaks, and concomitant triggers have been postulated in its pathogenesis. Recently, the juvenile eruption was reported in association with parvovirus B19 infection 42 . In fact, the most frequently observed in PLE is papular type, followed by plaque‐type and papulovesicular type.…”

Juvenile spring eruption among soldiers: A report of a large outbreak

“…Although we could not perform further tests for the aetiology, virologic screening including for Parvovirus was recommended in one of the recent reports. 9 Moreover, biopsies were not performed in our patients since the disease has a self-limiting course and the diagnosis can be adequately determined by just clinical evaluation.…”