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J Arlette

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PubMed1990

Herpes simplex virus infection of the hand.

The first episode of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection of the hand can occur in association with infection at another site, such as primary HSV-1 gingivostomatitis. Autoinoculation is the likely route of transmission. The attacks are usually solitary and last about 14 days. A first episode that results from exogenous inoculation may be severely inflammatory and may last up to 28 days. The majority of cases are recurrent infections and most often occur in adults with HSV-2 infection.

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PubMed1990

Human orf. A diagnostic consideration?

We saw four unrelated cases of human orf infection over a 3-month period. Each patient had a clear-cut history of contact with sheep and developed a characteristic painful pustular lesion on the hand. There were no significant systemic symptoms. Examination of an aspirate by electron microscopy confirmed the diagnosis. The lesions resolved spontaneously within 6 weeks. Human orf infection occurs in North America, and although seldom reported, it should be considered in the diagnosis of cutaneous lesions in patients who have exposure to animals associated with it.

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PubMed1988

Herpes simplex virus infection of the hand. Clinical features and management.

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection of the hand occurs predominantly in three different population groups. Young adults with a recurrent HSV II infection of the hand account for the majority of cases. A prodromal phase of up to 72 hours and a recurrence of seven to 10 days' duration occasionally associated with lymphangitis, lymphadenopathy, and lymphedema are characteristic. HSV I infection of the hand classically occurs in children with herpetic stomatitis and in health care workers infected during patient care delivery. In health care workers, the infection may last 21 to 28 days and be associated with severe pain and lymphangitis. Recurrences appear uncommon in HSV I infections. Primary infection is usually managed conservatively. Vesicle drainage for pain relief and antiviral therapy with acyclovir may be of value. For recurrent infections, acyclovir, 800 mg orally, twice daily, initiated during the prodrome in an open study of eight patients appeared effective in aborting the attack. Evaluation of long-term suppression in recurrent HSV infection of the hand is in progress.

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PubMed1988

Herpes simplex virus infection of the hand. A profile of 79 cases.

Seventy-nine cases of herpes simplex (HSV) infection of the hand were documented by viral culture over a 40-month period. A marked bimodal age distribution was found with 32 cases occurring in adults aged 21 to 30 years and 16 occurring in children less than 10 years old. The infection most commonly occurred on the fingers (69 percent) and thumb (21 percent). All 20 herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) isolates came from patients over 20 years old. All of the 13 specimens that were typed after isolation from patients under 20 years old were herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1). Only seven of the 49 adult cases were identified in health care professionals. In this series, HSV infection of the hand occurred in 2.4 cases per 100,000 population per year. In adults, women with recurrent infections from HSV-2 and a history compatible with genital herpes predominated. In children, a primary HSV-1 infection associated with gingivostomatitis was common.

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PubMed1981

Compositae dermatitis. Current aspects.

Clinical features, botany, phytochemistry, patch testing, ecology and the absence of a role for pollen in Compositae dermatitis are discussed with a review of current aspects of photosensitivity for pathogenesis. It appears that the plants yield photoallergen(s) not yet identified.

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