Quantcast Though more common near the lips, grouped blisters (vesicles) can occur anywhere in herpes infections. When the herpes virus infects a finger, it is known as a herpetic whitlow. With a herpes virus skin infection, such as this one involving the leg, some blisters (vesicles) can have pus. Herpes virus infections can occur virtually anywhere on the body. The small blisters (vesicles) of herpes virus infections often have surrounding redness. Erosions and blood-filled blisters and crusts are typical with primary herpes simplex infection as with this child.
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Though more common near the lips, grouped blisters (vesicles) can occur anywhere in herpes infections.
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Who's At Risk
Infection with HSV is very common. Most people never even know they have been infected, as their immune system suppresses symptoms. At least one-third of children are infected by HSV by the end of childhood.

Some people will have symptoms when first infected; the infection may be more severe in newborns and in those with a weak immune system.
Last Modified: 27 Oct 2008

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