Herpes simplex 1 is the cause in approximately 60% of cases of herpetic whitlow, and herpes simplex 2 is the cause in the remaining 40%. It is noted to be an occupational risk among health care ...

A herpetic whitlow is a contagious skin infection featuring painful blisters on the skin by the fingernail, caused by the herpes simplex virus. It should go away on its own, but may require ...

Herpetic whitlow is a rare complication of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection that leads to a painful rash in the finger or hand. Sometimes called whitlow finger, it occurs in 2.5 cases per 100,000 ...

Discharge summary The discharge diagnosis was S. pneumoniae right lung abscess (improved) and herpetic whitlow (improved). The patient was sent home in good condition after a nine-day stay.

Original Article Archive An Outbreak of Herpes Simplex among Wrestlers (Herpes gladiatorum) Authors: Ben Selling, M.D., and Sidney Kibrick, M.D., Ph.D. Author Info & Affiliations Published May 7, 1964 ...

Herpetic whitlow Herpes simplex virus I or II is the virus responsible for herpetic whitlow. It is the same virus that causes outbreaks of oral or genital herpes.

A Portland, Oregon, nail salon customer has filed a $1.75 million lawsuit after allegedly contracting genital herpes while getting her nails done with unsanitary tools in June of 2023.

Herpetic whitlow can appear anywhere on the finger or thumb. But, it usually affects the fingertip, which explains why the woman got it after getting her manicure done. TheHealthSite.com ...

A woman is suing a Portland, Ore., nail salon for $1.75 million based on allegations that a manicure gave her a herpes infection on her hands The infection was diagnosed after she developed ...

According to court documents, the 23-year-old eventually went to urgent care and had a swab test which came back with herpetic whitlow, also known as genital herpes. The woman stated in court ...

The results came back positive for herpetic whitlow, a viral infection caused by HSV 2, also known as genital herpes. In the suit, the woman claims she did not have herpes prior to her manicure.