Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Patient.

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Osceola Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

9-4-2023

Keywords

anabolic steroid, esophagitis, herpes simplex virus, immunocompetent, rare

Disciplines

Digestive System Diseases | Internal Medicine | Virus Diseases

Abstract

Esophagitis due to herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is a rare entity in the immunocompetent population. It is usually seen in immunocompromised hosts, those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, malignancies, and patients on immunosuppressive medications. We present a case of a young immunocompetent man with anabolic steroid use who presented with esophagitis symptoms found to be from HSV infection. So far, the use of corticosteroids has been reported as a predisposing factor for HSV esophagitis in immunocompetent hosts in multiple case reports. However, our case suspects that transient immunosuppression with similar medication can cause HSV esophagitis in otherwise immunocompetent hosts.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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