HSV-1 infection spreading through the sport of wrestling

 # HSV-1 infection of skin spread through the sport of wrestling. This is called: 

A. Herpetic whitlow 

B. Herpes gladiatorum 

C. Herpes zoster sine 

D. Herpetic shingles 

The correct answer is B. Herpes gladiatorum.

HSV‐1 or ‐2 may cause herpes whitlow, an infection of the fingers when virus is inoculated into the fingers through a break in the skin. This was a common occupational hazard (including within the dental profession) before the widespread use of gloves. Other HSV‐1 infections include herpes gladiatorum (infections of the skin spread through the sport of wrestling), herpes encephalitis, HSV esophagitis, HSV pneumonia and neonatal and disseminated infection.

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