Jones J G
J Occup Med. 1985 Oct;27(10):725-8.
Herpetic whitlow is a herpes simplex virus infection of the finger. It may be caused by either herpes simplex type 1 or 2. It is characterized by pain, erythema, and nonpurulent vesicle or bullae formation. It may be due to a primary or recurrent infection. It is a common infection in health care professionals who have frequent contact with the secretions of patients' mouths and respiratory tracts. The diagnosis of herpetic whitlow may be confirmed by Tzanck test, acute and convalescent herpes simplex antibody titers, viral culture, and fluorescent antibody tests. The infection is self-limited, and surgical intervention generally should be avoided. Techniques for prevention and control of the infection include appropriate isolation of patients with herpes infections, avoidance of patient care by health care personnel with active infections, and the use of gloves when handling secretions.
疱疹性瘭疽是手指的单纯疱疹病毒感染。它可能由1型或2型单纯疱疹病毒引起。其特征为疼痛、红斑以及非脓性水疱或大疱形成。它可能是原发性感染或复发性感染。在经常接触患者口腔和呼吸道分泌物的医护人员中，这是一种常见感染。疱疹性瘭疽的诊断可通过Tzanck试验、急性期和恢复期单纯疱疹抗体滴度、病毒培养及荧光抗体试验来确诊。该感染具有自限性，一般应避免手术干预。感染的预防和控制技术包括对疱疹感染患者进行适当隔离、避免有活动性感染的医护人员护理患者以及在处理分泌物时使用手套。
