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Scand. J. Infect. Dis. · Jan 2006
Review Case ReportsFulminant varicella hepatitis in a human immunodeficiency virus infected patient: case report and review of the literature.
- Catherine Lechiche, Vincent Le Moing, François PerrigaultPierreP, and Jacques Reynes.
- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, Centre Hospitalier Gui de Chauliac, Montpellier, France.
- Scand. J. Infect. Dis. 2006 Jan 1; 38 (10): 929-31.
AbstractWe report the case of a 35-y-old HIV-infected female, who presented fulminant varicella hepatitis and recovered under medical treatment. Varicella zoster virus is an uncommon cause of acute liver disease which occurs mainly in immunocompromised patients. Acyclovir is the cornerstone of the treatment.
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