Fatal Septic Shock Associated with Herpes Simplex Virus Hepatitis: A Case Report
Herpes simplex viruses are endemic worldwide, with an estimated seroprevalence of approximately 70% in developed countries. However, it is less well known that they are one of the viral causes of fulminant hepatitis (<2%) and constitute <1% of all causes of acute liver failure. We describe the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SMC MEDIA SRL
2018-11-01
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Series: | European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/982 |