esophagitis and keratitis, creating a considerable medical burden in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised populations. Furthermore, the strong synergy between HSV-2 and HIV transmission and ...

During a 10-year period between 1978 and 1987, there were 25 confirmed cases of herpes esophagitis with positive esophageal brushings, biopsies, and/or cultures for the herpes simplex virus.

Esophagitis causes inflammation of the esophagus, the muscular tube in your throat that carries foods and liquids from your mouth to your stomach. Inflammation can cause irritation and swelling of ...