• Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Oct 2010

    Case Reports

    Fulminant herpes simplex virus hepatic failure in pregnancy requiring liver transplantation.

    • R H Thurman, K König, A Watkins, T Weerasiri, and M Permezel.
    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia. robinthurman@aim.com
    • Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2010 Oct 1;50(5):492-4.

    AbstractHerpes simplex virus hepatitis is a rare but potentially fatal condition that usually affects the immunocompromised, including pregnant women. This case report details the course of fulminant hepatic failure in a woman at 31 weeks gestation resulting in emergent delivery of the fetus and liver transplant in the mother.© 2010 The Authors. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology © 2010 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

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