Multiple choice

Herpetic whitlow is a lesion on a finger or thumb that is characterised by swelling, reddening and darkness of the skin of the infected finger. Which of the following organisms is associated with it?

  1. Varicella zoster virus

  2. HSV-8

  3. Coxsackie virus A

  4. HSV-1

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Coxsackie virus A is not associated with herpetic whitlow.