Herpes Esophagitis Learning Center
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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. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms include: Chills; Difficulty swallowing; Fever; Herpes in the mouth (herpes labialis; Joint pain or other gen...
Causes
The herpes simplex virus causes herpes esophagitis. Infection of the esophagus by the herpes simplex virus is rare in...
Tests
Culture of cells from the esophagus; Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with or without biopsy.
Treatments
The objective of treatment is to control the infection with antiviral medications. Some people also get pain medicine.
Prevention
The herpes simplex virus is contagious by direct contact, so avoid contact with known herpes lesions.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have any condition that can cause reduced immune response and you develop sympt...
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