학술논문
Herpes simplex hepatitis after liver transplantation: case report and literature review.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*HERPESVIRUS diseases
*HEPATITIS
*MEDICAL literature
*HERPES simplex virus
*ETIOLOGY of diseases
*HEALTH outcome assessment
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ISSN
1398-2273
Abstract
Herpes simplex virus ( HSV) hepatitis is an uncommon cause of liver failure, but may have a dramatic outcome. We herein present a case report of a liver graft infection by HSV-1 associated with liver failure and encephalitis. A complete hospital chart review of the case and a literature search were undertaken. Literature review suggests that herpes simplex acute liver failure is rare and associated with a poor prognosis, even with early treatment. Novel diagnostic and preventive approaches need to be instituted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]