Hand trauma and herpes infection.
A herpes simplex type 2 infection of the hand after injury is described in a 26-year-old man. The management and implications of such an unusual hand infection are discussed.
Starley
I F
IF
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, UK.
Holmes
J D
JD
D000328:Adult; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology*; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D018258:Herpesvirus 2, Human; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology*