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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Complications
  • Virology

Background:

  • Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection post-surgery is uncommon.
  • Latent HSV reactivation is often linked to surgical trauma and inflammation.
  • Postoperative HSV manifestations require careful consideration in clinical practice.

Observation:

  • A case of HSV reactivation in an immunocompetent female is presented.
  • The reactivation occurred after a standard right lower extremity stab phlebectomy.
  • Clinical and physical examination findings associated with the reactivation are detailed.

Findings:

  • This report documents the first known instance of HSV reactivation following lower extremity phlebectomy.
  • The patient was immunocompetent, suggesting local factors triggered reactivation.
  • Management strategies for this specific postoperative complication are discussed.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for unusual viral reactivation after common surgical procedures.
  • Emphasizes the need for awareness of HSV reactivation in postoperative care, even in immunocompetent patients.
  • Contributes to the understanding of HSV pathogenesis in the context of surgical trauma.