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Herpes simplex esophagitis: a cause of upper-gastrointestinal bleeding
Digestive Diseases and Sciences
|July 1, 1979
Summary
Herpes simplex virus type 1 can cause hemorrhagic esophagitis, leading to upper-gastrointestinal bleeding. This viral infection of the esophagus may be a more common cause than previously understood.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Virology
- Pathology
Background:
- Hemorrhagic esophagitis is a significant cause of upper-gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Esophageal infections can lead to severe gastrointestinal complications.