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Primary herpes simplex virus type 1 infection with acute liver failure in solid organ transplantation: Report of three cases and review
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Herpes virus infections is not uncommon in solid organ transplantation patients. We report 3 cases with primary Herpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV1) infection with acute liver failure (ALF). This is a rare and potentially fatal entity that could be a donor-derived infection. Although the initial clinical presentation is non-specific, it should be considered as a differential diagnosis in HSV-negative serology patients with liver failure and empirical treatment must be started in combination with a drastic reduction of immunosuppression. A strategy of HSV prophylaxis for pre-transplant HSV seronegative patients must be stablished in order to reduce the risk of clinical disease.© 2022 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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ARANA, Carolt, et al. Primary herpes simplex virus type 1 infection with acute liver failure in solid organ transplantation: Report of three cases and review. Idcases. 2022. Vol. 28. ISSN 2214-2509. [consulted: 15 of October of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/201179