Fatal Herpetic Hepatitis in Pregnancy

Fatal Herpetic Hepatitis in Pregnancy

Background: Disseminated herpetic infections during pregnancy have been reported in the literature. Case: This case presentation describes a pregnant patient who presented with fever, elevated liver enzymes, and upper abdominal tenderness and succumbed from fulminant herpetic hepatitis. Conclusion:...

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Veröffentlicht in:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology 1994, Vol.1994 (5), p.246-248
Hauptverfasser: Chatelain, S, Neumann, D E, Alexander, S M
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Sprache:eng
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herpes simplex virus
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Zusammenfassung:Background: Disseminated herpetic infections during pregnancy have been reported in the literature. Case: This case presentation describes a pregnant patient who presented with fever, elevated liver enzymes, and upper abdominal tenderness and succumbed from fulminant herpetic hepatitis. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and treatment are essential because of the high mortality rate.
ISSN:1064-7449
1098-0997
DOI:10.1155/S1064744994000177