The main cause of herpetic whitlow is herpes simplex virus. The skin around the fingernail is mostly affected which of course is through the penetration of the virus โ€” HSV. Anyone can have whitlow ...

Understanding the Context

Herpetic whitlow is a painful cutaneous infection that presents as a periungual blister that has the appearance of coalescent tapioca-like vesicles. These vesicles may become turbid and opaque-colored ...