| Literature DB >> 21411844 |
H H F Remmelts1, J-W van den Brink, R Laan, D-J Bac.
Abstract
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) oesophagitis is well described in immunocompromised patients. In immunocompetent individuals HSV oesophagitis is rare. We present a case of HSV oesophagitis in a pregnant woman. A possible explanation for HSV oesophagitis during pregnancy is the decreased cellular immunity, leading to an increased frequency and severity of viral infections. Antiviral therapy is advocated in pregnancy.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID： 21411844
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neth J Med ISSN： 0300-2977 Impact factor: 1.422