Herpetic whitlow of the toe presenting with severe viral cellulitis. Issue 3 (11th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collier, Erin; Parikh, Priya; Martin‐Blais, Rachel; Chen, Jason; Anand, Vikram
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 36:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 406
• Page End: 407
• Publication Date: 2019-03-11
• Subjects: cellulitis -- herpes -- toe -- whitlow; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.13795
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Herpetic whitlow of the toe is a common infection in an uncommon location, leading it to be frequently misdiagnosed; however, as the virus responds well to conservative management or antivirals alone, proper identification is necessary to prevent unnecessary interventions. We present a case of herpetic whitlow of the toe with an unusually ominous appearance in a previously healthy and otherwise well‐appearing child. This case illustrates the spectrum of herpetic whitlow's clinical presentations and enourages consideration of the disease even for atypical location and severity.