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- HSV can lead to severe liver failure, with most cases progressing rapidly and having a high mortality rate.
- Diagnosis is challenging as symptoms resemble those of other types of acute liver failure.
- Early detection and treatment with acyclovir are crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of death.
Article Abstract
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a rarely reported cause of viral hepatitis. Aggressive in nature, most cases of HSV hepatitis rapidly progress to fulminant hepatic failure. Present day, its pathogenesis is yet to be elucidated, but its complications and associated high mortality rate are clear. Clinically, its symptoms mimic those of other causes of acute hepatic failure thus making the diagnosis of HSV hepatitis a precarious task. Although treatment in the form of acyclovir is readily available, most cases have a poor prognosis due to late initiation of therapy. This makes the early identification of HSV essential in improving outcomes and potentially preventing mortality.
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