Viral Infections of the Skin 

Three main groups of viruses cause the majority of viral skin infections:

  • papillomavirus
  • herpes simplex virus
  • poxvirus

There are many types of viral skin infections that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/patientcare/healthcare_services/skin_conditions/skin_infections/viral_infections_skin/index.cfm