Sands M, Brown R
Department of Medicine, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Mass. 01199.
Arch Intern Med. 1988 Sep;148(9):2066-7. doi: 10.1001/archinte.148.9.2066.
Lymphangitis and lymphedema are rarely reported complications of herpetic hand or genital infection. The natural history of these complications is gradual resolution over 14 to 21 days. Recognition of this presentation of herpes infection avoids unnecessary surgery and antibacterial therapy. Antiviral therapy may have a role in shortening the duration of symptoms and aborting recurrent lymphangitic episodes.
淋巴管炎和淋巴水肿是手部或生殖器疱疹感染罕见的并发症。这些并发症的自然病程是在14至21天内逐渐消退。认识到疱疹感染的这种表现可避免不必要的手术和抗菌治疗。抗病毒治疗可能有助于缩短症状持续时间并阻止淋巴管炎复发。
