Recurrent Herpes Simplex Infections of Upper Extremities With Lymphangitis

Trice, E. Randolph

doi:10.1001/archderm.1953.01540010041005

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“…A number of reports of HSV of the upper extremity presenting with lymphatic streaking show no evidence of bacterial superinfection. [3][4][5][6][7] Lymphangitic streaking associated with HSV may present along with systemic symptoms such as fever and lymphadenopathy (LAD), further mimicking bacterial infection. 6,8 In a number of the reported cases, patients were initially misdiagnosed with a bacterial infection and treated with systemic antibiotics.…”

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“…6,8 In a number of the reported cases, patients were initially misdiagnosed with a bacterial infection and treated with systemic antibiotics. 4,7,8 This article was externally peer reviewed. …”

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“…7,9 However, clinical presentation and lesion distribution allow a diagnosis of herpes zoster to be more easily distinguished from bacterial lymphangitis compared with HSV. While superficial lymphangitis occurring in the setting of herpesvirus infections is well documented, potential pathogenic mechanisms have not been proposed.…”

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Nonbacterial Causes of Lymphangitis with Streaking

Cohen

Nagler

Pomeranz³

2016

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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Background: Lymphangitic streaking, characterized by linear erythema on the skin, is most commonly observed in the setting of bacterial infection. However, a number of nonbacterial causes can result in lymphangitic streaking. We sought to elucidate the nonbacterial causes of lymphangitic streaking that may mimic bacterial infection to broaden clinicians' differential diagnosis for patients presenting with lymphangitic streaking.Methods: We performed a review of the literature, including all available reports pertaining to nonbacterial causes of lymphangitic streaking.Results: Various nonbacterial causes can result in lymphangitic streaking, including viral and fungal infections, insect or spider bites, and iatrogenic etiologies.

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Section: Viral Infectionsmentioning

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Section: Viral Infectionsmentioning

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Nonbacterial Causes of Lymphangitis with Streaking

Cohen

Nagler

Pomeranz³

2016

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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“…Recurrent herpes simplex of the fingers is unusual, but in a number of patients with prim ary herpes simplex of the fingers one or more re currences at the same site have been observed afterwards [5,8,9]. The duration of recurrent herpes simplex, however, is much shorter, the painfulness and the systemic symptoms are much less marked, and a history of former eruptions of fever-blisters at the same or another site is usually obtained.…”

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Primary Herpes Simplex Infection of Fingers in Nurses

Kanaar¹

1967

Dermatology

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“…That lymphangitis and lymphadenopathy occur with herpes simplex infections needs emphasis to avoid diagnostic error. 2,9 The extreme pain and tenderness suggest bacterial infection of the finger pulp, but there is little or no increased tension so that incision may be avoided.…”

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Primary Herpes Simplex Virus Infection of the Fingers

Ward¹,

Clark²

1961

JAMA

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its presence and may presumably remain silent for prolonged periods. Occasionally, the clinical course of Hashimoto's disease may be punctuated by episodes simulating acute or subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, presumably of viral etiology. Thus, it is possible that our patient's thyroid may have been the site of clinically silent Hashimoto's disease, with the insidious development of fibrous changes over a prolonged period. The acute onset of symptoms may have represented an intercurrent infectious or inflammatory episode. Even so, the association of extreme pain and tenderness with the appearance of myxedema 6 weeks after onset remains difficult to explain.It is hoped that future immunologie studies in patients with invasive fibrous thyroiditis may further elucidate the significance of such mechanisms in thyroid disorders, and the etiology of this entity in particular. Summary An unusual case of invasive fibrous thyroiditis (Riedel's struma) occurred in a 24-year-old woman.The onset of symptoms was acute with fever, malaise, and marked pain and tenderness in the thyroid. Six weeks later the patient was myxedematous with a very large, hard, tender goiter. Tests for thyroglobulin and complement fixing antibodies in her serum were positive approximately 45 and 62 months after the onset of symptoms. The significance of these findings can be variously interpreted but not definitely explained. 36th & Spruce Sts. (4) (Dr. Rose). We are indebted to Dr. A. M. Bongiovanni for performing the original thyroglobulin erythrocyte agglutination test, and to Dr. Deborah Doniach for subsequent immunologie tests and comments. References 1. Riedel, B. M. K. L.: Die chronische, zur Bildung eisenharter Tumoren f\l=u"\hrendeEntz\l=u"\ndungder Schilddr\l=u"\se,

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Recurrent Herpes Simplex Infections of Upper Extremities With Lymphangitis

Cited by 19 publications

References 6 publications

Nonbacterial Causes of Lymphangitis with Streaking

Nonbacterial Causes of Lymphangitis with Streaking

Primary Herpes Simplex Infection of Fingers in Nurses

Primary Herpes Simplex Virus Infection of the Fingers

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