Fatal herpetic hepatitis in pregnancy.
Disseminated herpetic infections are becoming more commonly reported during pregnancy. Such infections almost always occur in the third trimester and are usually associated with a primary infection, which serves as a portal of entry. Because of the high fetal and maternal mortality associated with this condition, early diagnosis and treatment are essential. Disseminated herpesvirus infection must be considered whenever a pregnant patient has herpetic mucocutaneous lesions, vague systemic symptoms, or evidence of massive hepatic dysfunction.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology