Herpes esophagitis
Herpes esophagitis is an infection of the esophagus (the tube connecting your mouth to your stomach) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The infection causes inflammation and damages the lining of the esophagus, making it difficult and painful to swallow. What causes herpes esophagitis? Herpes esophagitis happens when the herpes simplex virus infects the …
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