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J Côté-Daigneault1, F M Carrier, K Toledano
1Hepatology Service, Department of Medicine, Saint-Luc Hospital, CHUM, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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.
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