Herpes simplex virus following stab phlebectomy

Herpes simplex virus infection following surgery is an unusual postoperative phenomenon. Many mechanisms have been suggested, with the most likely explanation related to latent virus reactivation due to a proinflammatory response in the setting of local trauma. Here, we present a case of herpes simp...

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Published in:Phlebology 2017-03, Vol.32 (2), p.141-143
Main Authors: Hicks, Caitlin W, Lum, Ying Wei, Heller, Jennifer A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Herpes simplex virus infection following surgery is an unusual postoperative phenomenon. Many mechanisms have been suggested, with the most likely explanation related to latent virus reactivation due to a proinflammatory response in the setting of local trauma. Here, we present a case of herpes simplex virus reactivation in an immunocompetent female following a conventional right lower extremity stab phlebectomy. Salient clinical and physical examination findings are described, and management strategies for herpes simplex virus reactivation are outlined. This is the first known case report of herpes simplex virus reactivation following lower extremity phlebectomy.
ISSN:0268-3555
1758-1125
DOI:10.1177/0268355516635951