What Is Herpetic Whitlow?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Herpetic Whitlow?
Herpetic whitlow is a type of viral infection. In most cases, it will only be the fingers that are affected, and it can result in blisters and sores developing in the infected area. The condition causes a wound, which is known as a whitlow, to appear on the fingers. It can appear in people of all ages and also in people from all walks of life.
As the name suggests, the infection is caused by the herpes virus, particularly those that cause oral herpes (HSV-1), and genital herpes (HSV-2). The virus is common and highly contagious, and there are a number of ways that people can contract herpetic whitlow.
