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Janeway lesions

Etiology: 
 

Cause: S. aureus (mostly), S. viridans (anything that can increase IC deposition)

 

Description: painless, flat erythematous macules 

 

Locations: palms and soles

Jaundice

Etiology: 
 

Cause: high levels of bilirubin

 

Description: yellowing of tissues

Juvenile Spring Eruption

Etiology: 
 

  • Define: type of PMLE

  • Location: ears

  • At risk: children + young adults during early spring

  • Appearance: small, red, and sometimes itchy papules and vesicles on the helix of ear after exposure to sunlight, especially in cold weather

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