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
Jack Your Body Jack Your Body "Jack Your Body" is a popular instrumental composition by Steve "Silk" Hurley, originally released as a single in 1986. It was featured on the only J.M. Silk album, "Hold on to Your Dream", released in 1987. One of the landmark records in the history of house music, "Jack Your Body" was composed and produced by Hurley. The song became a major hit on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number one for two weeks in January and February 1987. Hurley never promoted the track as he was "under pressure" to complete the "Hold on to Your Dream" album.