A Case of Herpetic Whitlow with Bacterial Superinfection.
- Author:
Ju Young CHUNG
1
;
Sang Woo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Inje University, Seoul, Korea. pedchung@sanggyepaik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Herpes simplex virus;
Whitlow;
Bacterial superinfection
- MeSH:
Child;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Hand;
Herpes Labialis;
Humans;
Polymerase Chain Reaction;
Simplexvirus;
Stomatitis, Herpetic;
Superinfection*
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
2003;46(9):918-920
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Herpes simplex virus infection of the hand in children occurs after auto-inoculation from herpetic gingivostomatitis or herpes labialis. Herpetic whitlow should be suspected based on clinical signs. Diagnosis can be made by PCR or virus culture. Many misdiagnosed cases suggests that this disease is not sufficiently known. Surgical interventions may be harmful and should be avoided. We report a case of herpetic whitlow with bacterial superinfection in a three-year-old girl.
