Esophagitis herpes
Alternative names:
herpes esophagitis
Treatment:
The objective of treatment is to control the infection with
the antiviral medication, acyclovir, usually given intravenously.
Expectations (prognosis):
Esophagitis can usually
be treated effectively. The outcome depends upon the underlying
immunodeficiency which makes the person more susceptible (predisposes)
to the infection.
Complications:
Complications include recurrent infections.
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider if you have any condition
that may result in reduced immune
response and symptoms of esophagitis herpes develop.
Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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