A whitlow, also known as herpetic whitlow, is a painful and highly contagious infection on the fingers caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is a self-limited disease and usually affects the fleshy area of the fingertip.
A whitlow, also known as herpetic whitlow, is a painful and highly contagious infection on the fingers caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is a self-limited disease and usually affects the fleshy area of the fingertip.