title: Herpes simplex virus causing superficial wound infection in total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: We present a case of herpes simplex virus causing a superficial wound infection. The patient suffered a recurrent prodromal burning sensation followed by small grouped vesicles on a erythematous base. We suggest that viral cultures be done in these cases to aid in this unusual diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Hamilton Health Sciences, Henderson Hospital, and Faculty of Health Sicences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Pradeep
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wismer
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents