Catalog

Paronychial herpes simplex infection

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Paronychial herpes simplex infection – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/488569992

Herpes simplex infection affecting the nailfold (herpetic whitlow). This is typically acquired occupationally by health care and paramedical workers from people with active orofacial Herpes simplex infection.

Parents

1F00.00 Herpes simplex infection of skin
EE12 Infections of the nail or perionychium