J Korean Pediatr Soc.  2003 Sep;46(9):918-920.

A Case of Herpetic Whitlow with Bacterial Superinfection

• Chung JY
• Kim SW

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.

Keyword

Herpes simplex virus; Whitlow; Bacterial superinfection

MeSH Terms

Child
Diagnosis
Female
Hand
Herpes Labialis
Humans
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Simplexvirus
Stomatitis, Herpetic
Superinfection*