herpes simplex virus

Herpes esophagitis

What is herpes esophagitis? Herpes esophagitis is a medical condition caused by infection of the esophagus by herpes simplex virus (HSV). The infection leads to inflammation which damages tissue on the inside of the esophagus. What causes herpes esophagitis? Herpes esophagitis is caused by infection of the cells on the inside of the esophagus with …
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Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

What is herpes simplex virus? Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a DNA virus that belongs to the family Herpesviridae. There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. What medical conditions are caused by herpes simplex virus? The most common medical condition caused by HSV is called herpes. HSV-1 typically causes oral herpes, …
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