Herpetic whitlow Herpetic whitlow A herpetic whitlow is a lesion (whitlow) on a finger or thumb caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is a painful infection that typically affects the fingers or thumbs. Occasionally infection occurs on the toes or on the nail cuticle. Herpes whitlow can be caused by infection by HSV-1 or HSV-2. HSV-1 whitlow is often contracted by health care workers that come in contact with the virus; it is most commonly contracted by dental workers and medical workers exposed to oral secretions. It is also often observed in thumb-sucking children with primary HSV-1 oral infection (autoinoculation) prior
Fred Whitlow liberally with no less than seven home hat-tricks, Whitlow's goal scoring prowess in 1932–33 still remains an Exeter City club record. Although the 1933–34 season didn’t see Whitlow and Exeter reach the successes of the previous season, a 9th-place finish was still a solid performance by the Grecians. Nevertheless, it was time for Whitlow to move back to Wales. Signing for Cardiff City for 1934–35, Whitlow was puzzingly reduced to playing in the reserves at Ninian Park. Unhappy at the prospect of spending any more time playing reserve football as he entered his 30s, Whitlow returned to Barry Town. Upon