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  • Title: Cytokine storm and severe hepatitis in pregnancy due to herpes simplex virus 2.
    Author: Mularoni A, Cona A, Ribeiro Dias L, Bulati M, Busà R, Castelbuono S, Lo Porto D, Pietrosi G, Liotta R, Conaldi PG, Grossi PA, Luppi M.
    Journal: Infection; 2024 Feb; 52(1):259-263. PubMed ID: 37759073.
    Abstract:
    CASE PRESENTATION: A pregnant woman developed hepatitis due to a herpes simplex virus 2 primary infection with a severe systemic inflammatory response. Treatment with acyclovir and human immunoglobulin was given and both mother and baby survived. PURPOSE: We provide the first description of the inflammatory response associated with herpetic hepatitis in pregnancy.
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