Herpes simplex virus esophagitis in immunocompetent children.

Objectives: To review clinical, laboratory, endoscopic and histologic features, treatment and outcome of immunocompetent children with Herpes simplex virus esophagitis.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of the medical records of six children (five males) referred to our unit between 1997-2001.

Results: The median age at presentation was 4 years.