Herpes simplex (herpetic whitlow, herpetic paronychia)
Robert Baran, Dimitris Rigopoulos in Nail Therapies, 2012
Herpes simplex (herpetic whitlow, herpetic paronychia)
Hemophagocytic syndrome suspected to be caused by herpes simplex virus complicated with severe hepatitis during the immunosuppressive therapy for dermatomyositis
Published in Modern Rheumatology Case Reports, 2017
Norihiro Nagamura, Tomoko Ishitobi
A 34-year-old female who was diagnosed as dermatomyositis 3 months before and had been receiving medical treatment of immunosuppressants complained of persistent fever. Her blood examination presented progressive elevation of transaminases, cytopenia and hyper-ferritinemia. The serum creatine kinase level was below the normal lower limit, then hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) was suspected. The hemophagocytosis was revealed in the smear of her bone marrow, and the serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgM titers of herpes simplex virus (HSV) had increased. The vesicular eruptions with positive Tzanck test on her fingers suggested herpetic whitlow. We diagnosed her as HSV-associated HPS and started anti-inflammatory and anti-viral therapies immediately. The increased serum transaminases, cytopenia and pleural effusion caused by acute liver damage had soon recovered after initiation of therapy. Even in adult, HSV-associated HPS should be considered as the differential diagnosis in the cases presenting fulminant hepatopathy, cytopenia and hyper-ferritinemia.
Skin Diseases of the Hands and Feet
Published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1994
Dirk M. Elston, Wilma F. Bergfeld
In brief A variety of dermatologic problems affect the hands and feet of active patients, often producing significant pain and disability. Traumatic disorders include friction blisters, calcaneal petechiae, subungual hemorrhage, and plezogenic papules. Infectious disorders include hot tub folliculitis, swimming pool granuloma, tinea pedis, warts, and herpetic whitlow. Athletic shoe dermatitis is a common allergic disorder, and hand eczema is a common disorder with a strong hereditary component. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can minimize morbidity. Some traumatic disorders can be prevented.
HSV-2 meningitis disseminated from a herpetic whitlow
Published in Paediatrics and International Child Health, 2012
Themistocles Karpathios, Maria Moustaki, Panagiotis Yiallouros, Fariba Sarifi, Georgina Tzanakaki, Andrew Fretzayas
HSV-2 meningitis is uncommon in childhood and is mainly associated with genital lesions or a history of sexual abuse. A 7-year-old boy with recurrent herpetic whitlow developed HSV-2 meningitis. HSV-2 was identified in the CSF by PCR. In children with herpetic whitlow, the risk of HSV-2, although rare, should be considered.
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- Autoinoculation
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