Fatal fulminant herpes simplex hepatitis secondary to tongue piercing in an immunocompetent adult: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Herpes simplex infection is most commonly a benign, self-limiting disease with mucocutaneous lesions and mild viremia. Immunosuppressed patients are at a higher risk of disseminated infection, as are neonates and pregnant women. Th...

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Main Authors: Lakhan Shaheen E, Harle Lindsey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/356