Fatal Herpetic Hepatitis in Pregnancy
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چکیده
BACKGROUND Disseminated herpetic infections during pregnancy have been reported in the literature. CASE This case presentation describes a pregnant patient who presented with fever, elevated liver enzymes, and upper abdominal tenderness and succumbed from fulminant herpetic hepatitis. CONCLUSION Early diagnosis and treatment are essential because of the high mortality rate.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
دوره 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1994