Herpes Esophagitis

Herpes esophagitis
Definition
Herpes esophagitis is a viral infection that involves inflammation and ulcers in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors ...

Herpes esophagitis is a viral infection that involves inflammation and ulcers in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
The herpes simplex virus causes herpes esophagitis.

Herpes esophagitis
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Antibody titer
CPR - child (1 to 8 yrs old)
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See also: Esophagitis, Ulcers, Leukemia, Infectious disease, Nephropathy