Herpes simplex virus oesophagitis in a pregnant woman

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...

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Published inNetherlands journal of medicine Vol. 69; no. 2; pp. 76 - 78
Main Authors REMMELTS, H. H. F, VAN DEN BRINK, J. W, LAAN, R, BAC, D. J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Alphen aan den Rijn Van zuiden 01.02.2011
Subjects
Acyclovir - administration & dosage
Acyclovir - immunology
Adult
Antiviral Agents - administration & dosage
Antiviral Agents - immunology
Biological and medical sciences
Esophagitis - drug therapy
Esophagitis - immunology
Esophagitis - virology
Esophagus
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
General aspects
Humans
Immunity, Cellular
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - drug therapy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - immunology
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - virology
Simplexvirus - immunology
Simplexvirus - pathogenicity
Human
Herpesviridae
Alphaherpesvirinae
Esophageal disease
Esophagitis
Herpes simplex virus
Virus
Pregnancy
Medicine
Digestive diseases
Adult
Female
Herpesvirus hominis
Woman
oesophagitis
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Summary: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.
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ISSN:0300-2977
1872-9061