Herpetic Whitlow

[sono269]

I had a cuticle cut prior to inserting the right middle digit into a vagina. I started to develop symptoms of whitlow plus a fever. At the time I assumed that the swollen finger was a bacterial infection and was just fighting a cold.

I used a regular bandage over the wound. During my fever, every time I blew my nose I would be using my infected hand most of the time.

I now have blisters on my nose from possible contamination from my finger.

I do NOT have any sores/blisters on my genitals. I have blisters on my tongue, lips, and nose.

I do not experience any of the specific symptoms that genital herpes come with.

According to some site, HSV-1 causes approximately 60% of herpetic whitlow infections, while HSV-2 causes the remaining 40%.

My recent blood test shows up negative for both types.

Which type did I get? How can I get tested for a specific type?

[gracefromHHP]

was it 200mg 5x/day ?

it's unfortunate that no testing was done on your symptoms to confirm :(

you and your partner should both get tested to see who has what. You need baseline testing to compare future test results to.

[sono269]

I was seen at urgent care, the PA determined it was hsv-1 due to the facial features. They prescribed me acyclovir 200mg and antibiotics for the finger. The pa thinks the finger can be a bacterial infection as well as whitlow.
No testing was done at urgent care.

My partner does not know what their status is.


I know I have to wait to get blood tested again but that can be awhile. I want to know if I can find out sooner.

[gracefromHHP]

I assume you've been seen and had your symptoms looked at? what did they think and did they start you on medication?

have you talked to your partner about this to see what their herpes status is?

grace