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Hand trauma and herpes infection
1Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, UK.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|October 1, 1996
Summary
Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) can cause unusual hand infections following an injury. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing these rare occurrences.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology
Background:
- Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a common cause of genital herpes.
- Hand infections are typically bacterial, making viral etiologies less common.
- Herpetic whitlow, a HSV infection of the finger, is well-documented, but HSV-2 involvement of the broader hand is rare.