The occupational health nurse is seeing several nurses with skin problems.The nurse with which condition was most likely infected by a client?

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Herpetic whitlow is a form of herpes simplex infection that occurs in health care personnel who have come into contact with viral secretions.This can be spread to other clients as well,and precautions must be taken.HSV-1 infection is most likely a recurring cold sore.Herpes zoster is caused by the reactivation of a virus dormant in the body.Postherpetic neuralgia occurs after an outbreak of herpes zoster and is not contagious.

The Occupational Health Nurse Is Seeing Several Nurses with Skin