Herpetic whitlow of the digits.
Herpes simplex viral infection of the digits, also known as herpetic whitlow, is a rather common hand problem encountered in dental and medical personnel. Treatment is controversial. This report summarises the author's successful experience in a series of ten patients using a non-operative local care technique, supplemented when indicated by a systemic antiviral agent.
Haedicke
G J
GJ
Department of Plastic Surgery, Brown University Affiliated Hospitals, Providence, Rhode Island.
Grossman
J A
JA
Fisher
A E
AE
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D006280:Health Workforce; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009726:Nurses; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000628:therapy
D000212:Acyclovir