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Fatal herpes simplex hepatitis type 2 in a post-thymectomized adult
N Takebe1, A Yokoyama, Y Akasaka
1Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
Gastroenterologia Japonica
|April 1, 1993
Summary
This case study details a rare instance of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV) hepatitis in an immunocompromised patient. The infection, linked to thymoma treatment, highlights the risks of disseminated HSV in patients with cell-mediated immunity disorders.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Virology
- Immunology
Background:
- Patients with thymoma and undergoing immunosuppressive therapy are at risk for opportunistic infections.
- Disseminated herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections can manifest with severe hepatic involvement.
- Cell-mediated immunity plays a crucial role in controlling HSV reactivation and spread.