GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Causes. The congenital form of acrodermatitis enteropathica is transmitted as an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. It appears to be the result of mutations in the SLC39A4 gene.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acrodermatitis causes itchy red or purple blisters to form on the body. Children may also develop a bloated abdomen, a fever, and swollen, sore lymph nodes. Although acrodermatitis itself isn’t contagious, the viruses that cause it are contagious.

Detailed explanation-3: -ac·ro·der·ma·ti·tis ˌak-rō-ˌdər-mə-ˈtīt-əs. : inflammation of the skin of the extremities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cause of Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome is thought to be a reaction to a previous viral infection. In many countries the predisposing cause is usually the Hepatitis-B virus. In North America other viruses are more often the predisposing cause. The exact reasons for this cause and effect situation are unknown.