Therapy for Recurrent Herpetic Whitlow
Authors: M. J. Gill, J. Arlette, K. Buchan, D. L. Tyrrell
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1986)

Letters and Corrections1 October 1986Therapy for Recurrent Herpetic WhitlowM. J. GILL, M.B., M.SC., F.R.C.P.(C), J. ARLETTE, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), K. BUCHAN, M.B., Ch.B., D. L. TYRRELL, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.(C)M. J. GILL, M.B., M.SC., F.R.C.P.(C), J. ARLETTE, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C), K. BUCHAN, M.B., Ch.B., D. L. TYRRELL, M.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.P.(C)Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-105-4-631_1 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the editor: Herpesvirus infection of the hand was first described in 1909 (1). Since then, its recurrent nature and a high incidence in various populations, such as health care professionals and patients with genital herpes, have been well described (2, 3). No therapy has been found to be of great value, although in one patient, chronic therapy with oral acyclovir appeared to suppress recurrences of herpetic whitlow (4).In recurrent genital herpes, some evidence suggests that oral acyclovir therapy, initiated during the prodromal phase, may either abort or shorten the duration of the recurrence (5). In herpetic whitlow, the...References1. ADAMSON H. Herpes febrilis attacking the fingers. Br J Dermatol. 1909;21:323-4. Google Scholar2. STERNELEKMILLARANDERSON HSDH. Herpetic whitlow: a form of cross-infection in hospitals. Lancet. 1959;2:871-4. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. GLOGAUHANNAJAWETZ RLE. Herpetic whitlow as part of genital virus infection. J Infect Dis. 1977;136:689-92. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. LASKIN O. Acyclovir and suppression of frequently recurring herpetic whitlow. Ann Intern Med. 1985;102:494-5. LinkGoogle Scholar5. RUHNEK-FORSBECKSANDSTROMANDERSSON MEB. Treatment of recurrent genital herpes simplex infections with oral acyclovir. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1985; 16:621-8. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G3 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByHerpetic whitlow of the toe presenting with severe viral cellulitisHand InfectionsSkin and Bone DisordersThe Herpetic WhitlowSkin and Bone DisordersNatural history, management and complications of herpes labialisSystemic Antivirals in Herpesvirus InfectionsHerpetic whitlow with bacterial abscessOther Viral InfectionsViral InfectionsTreatment of mucocutaneous herpes simplex infections with acyclovirProphylactic and suppressive treatment with acyclovir and the management of herpes in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndromeDrugs Five Years Later: AcyclovirDAVID I. DORSKY, M.D., Ph.D., CLYDE S. CRUMPACKER, M.D.Treatment of herpetic whitlow in pregnancy with acyclovirDermatologic therapy: December 1985 to December 1986 1 October 1986Volume 105, Issue 4Page: 631-631KeywordsGenital anatomyHealth carePatientsPopulation statistics Issue Published: 1 October 1986 PDF DownloadLoading ...