Herpes simplex virus hepatitis in a patient with severe combined immunodeficiency

KILIÇ GÜLTEKİN S. Ş., Talim B., Tezcan I., Sanal O., Çaglar M., ERSOY F.

International Pediatrics, cilt.16, sa.3, ss.155-157, 2001 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2001
  • Dergi Adı: International Pediatrics
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.155-157
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hepatitis, Herpes simplex virus, Severe combined immunodeficiency
  • Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Herpes viruses are large complex DNA viruses that can be divided into two different variants; herpes simplex virus (HSV) 1 and 2. A wide spectrum of disease states has been attributed to infection with HSV. We report here a case of fatal hepatitis secondary to HSV infection and discuss the presumed mechanisms and pathology of the disease, diagnostic methods and treatment.