Herpes simplex virus hepatitis in pregnancy. A case report.
Hepatitis is a rare but serious complication of a herpes simplex viral infection. Pregnancy is a risk factor and has been associated with a high maternal and fetal mortality rate. Acyclovir appears to improve the outcome.
Johnson
L G
LG
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bethesda Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Saldana
L R
LR
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000293:Adolescent; D001706:Biopsy; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors
D000212:Acyclovir