This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General Considerations - Infectious Diseases, Subject name: Pediatrics
Papular-purpuric 'Gloves and socks' syndrome is caused by 
Select and explain. 
A. EB virus, B. West Nile virus, C. Parvo virus B19, D. KFD virus
C: Parvo virus B19
Answer: C: Parvo virus B19 
Explanation: c. Parvo virus B19(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 1570-1571)Papular purpuric "gloves-and-socks" syndrome (PPGSS) is a self-limited condition associated with Parvovirus B19 infection & is characterized by fever, pruritus, painful edema & erythema localized to distal extremities in a distinct "gloves-and-socks" distribution, followed by acral petechiae & oral lesions.