Herpetic gingivostomatitis with severe hepatitis in a previously healthy child

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection = Wei Mian Yu Gan Ran Za Zhi
Chun-Kuei ChenYhu-Chering Huang

Abstract

A previously healthy boy aged 9 years and 11 months was admitted due to herpetic gingivostomatitis with poor intake. He also had fever, neutropenia, and elevated serum aminotransferase level (> 1000 IU/mL). Prolonged prothrombin time, mild gastrointestinal hemorrhage and transient decreased conscious level were noted during hospital days 2 and 3. Intravenous acyclovir therapy commenced on hospital day 2 and his serum aminotransferase level peaked (> 4000 IU/mL) on hospital day 3 and then improved gradually. A throat swab was positive for human herpes simplex virus (HSV)-1, serological test was positive for acute primary HSV-1 infection, and a blood specimen was also strongly positive for HSV-1 by polymerase chain reaction. He received a 14-day course of intravenous acyclovir and recovered uneventfully. Herpetic gingivostomatitis, although mostly benign and self-limited, may be complicated with severe hepatitis, even in immunocompetent hosts.

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