herpetic whitlow

Known as: Herpetic felon, whitlow herpetic

A painful blister of the periungual skin that is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2.

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Review

2002

Review

2002

Herpetic whitlow is a well-known occupational hazard for medical staff. It has been reported to affect mainly workers in…

2002

We report a case of coexistent Staphylococcus aureus and herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections responsible for a bullous and…

1997

Summary Herpes simplex virus infection in immunocompromised individuals, including AIDS patients, is characterized by its…

1990

An unusual case of a gangrenous herpetic whitlow is reported. The patient, a 37-year-old man with a ten-year history of…

1986

Excerpt To the editor: Herpesvirus infection of the hand was first described in 1909 (1). Since then, its recurrent nature and a…

1985

Herpetic whitlow is a herpes simplex virus infection of the finger. It may be caused by either herpes simplex type 1 or 2. It is…

1980

Characteristics of cutaneous lesions caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) are: Acquired by skin-to-skin contact; humans are the…

1979

Two patients had herpes simplex infection of the fingertips (herpetic whitlow) associated with herpetic keratitis. Both patients…

1978

Herpes simplex virus type 2 was demonstrated to be the cause of a recurrent painful and disabling digital infection in a young…

1977

ABSTRACT: Herpetic whitlow has been reported as a cross‐infection among personnel working in clinics or hospitals. Vesicles or…