Herpetic Whitlow: A Case Complicated with Candidemia


Özlü C., Karaoglu Asrak H., Belet N.

TRENDS IN PEDIATRICS, vol.2, no.3, pp.140-143, 2021 (ESCI)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 2 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5222/tp.2021.29491
  • Journal Name: TRENDS IN PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.140-143
  • Keywords: Herpetic whitlow, Herpes simplex type -1, candidemia
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Herpetic whitlow is a herpes simplex virus infection of fingers affecting the distal phalanx. The disease is often misdiagnosed as a bacterial infection which leads to inappropriate treatments. In this paper, we reported a case of herpetic whitlow in a 10 -monthold girl who is misdiagnosed as bacterial paronychia and treated with surgical intervention and broad-spectrum antibiotics, as a result, she had invasive candidiasis which has a high mortality rate. Physicians should be aware of this entity for correct initial diagnosis and accurate management.