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What are the causes and symptoms of a herpetic whitlow?
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Cold sore virus: Herpetic whitlow is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (cold sore virus). It can also be caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (genital herpes). The main symptom is a blister at the tip of your finger. The treatment is the same as treatment of cold sores on your mouth or genital herpes: topical or oral anti-viral medication (acyclovir, vancyclovir, etc).
Answered 10/4/2016
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