title: Herpetic whitlow of the digits.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Brown University Affiliated Hospitals, Providence, Rhode Island.
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Haedicke
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Grossman
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Fisher
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000212:Acyclovir