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opd patient, with history of fingertip infection/ blister since 6 months. I could make out the destruction of nails and multiple pus filled foci. Radial Pulse was very good on both limbs . I have a strong view that this is a case of Herpetic Whitlow, with bacterial infection of the lesions. Have started the patient on acyclovir oral as well as topical application with an antibiotic cover.

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