Abstract
We describe an atypical primary HSV 1 genital infection with bilateral palmar involvement. Two routes of dissemination of HSV are discussed, self-inoculation and blood dissemination. This case highlights the role of HSV 1 in extragenital pustules in the context of sexually transmitted diseases.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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DNA, Viral / analysis
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Genital Diseases, Male / pathology*
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Genital Diseases, Male / virology
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Hand / pathology*
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Hand / virology
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Herpes Genitalis / pathology*
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Herpes Genitalis / transmission
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Herpes Genitalis / virology
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Herpesvirus 1, Human / classification
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Herpesvirus 1, Human / genetics
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Herpesvirus 1, Human / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Male
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Penis / pathology
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Penis / virology
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Viremia / transmission*
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Viremia / virology