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Herpetic Whitlow
A herpes simplex that causes infection in skin of the finger, toe, or thumb, is caused by Human herpesvirus 1 (Simplexvirus humanalpha1) or 2 (Simplexvirus humanalpha2) and causes lesions, causes fever, and causes swolle
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Overview
A herpes simplex that causes infection in skin of the finger, toe, or thumb, is caused by Human herpesvirus 1 (Simplexvirus humanalpha1) or 2 (Simplexvirus humanalpha2) and causes lesions, causes fever, and causes swolle
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