Let's not forget herpes simplex virus in case of fulminant hepatic failure
| Journal | Volume 77 - 2014 |
| Issue | Fasc.3 - Case reports |
| Author(s) | W. Schuermans, S. Mulliez, E. Padalko, M. Reynders, A. Boel, K. Van Vaerenbergh, H. De Beenhouwer |
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| (1) Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Microbiology, OLV Hospital Aalst, Belgium ; (2) Department of Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, University Hospital Ghent, Belgium ; (3) Department of Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Microbiology, Sint-Jan Hospital Bruges, Belgium. |
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Fulminant herpes simplex virus (HSV) hepatitis is a rare condi- tion, which is usually identified only after orthotopic liver trans- plantation (OLT) or at autopsy. The most commonly affected indi- viduals are immunosuppressed patients, although HSV hepatitis can occur in immunocompetent patients as well. A high degree of suspicion combined with early diagnostic modalities may improve survival. We present a case report of fulminant herpetic hepatitis, requiring OLT. In addition, a review of the literature was per- formed. (Acta gastroenterol. belg., 2014, 77, 359-361). |
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