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Recurrent infection in the left thumb
E Pintor1, P Montilla, P Catalán
1Dpto Especialidades Médicas, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain, emilio.pintor@uem.es.
Introduction:
Infections of the hand may be associated with lymphangitis and lymphadenitis. In most cases, bacterial infections are responsible but these may be also due to viral infections.
Material And Methods:
We describe a clinical case of a recurrent infection in the left thumb of a health male. Bacterial and viral cultures were performed.
Results:
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 2 was isolated on viral culture and on direct fluorescent antibody testing; so, the final diagnosis was herpetic whitlow.
Conclusions:
Herpetic whitlow should be considered in cases of recurrent finger infections.
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