Chronic hepatitis in an infant, in association with human herpesvirus-6 infection.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 20-month-old boy was investigated for persistent liver dysfunction. Liver histologic findings showed chronic hepatitis. The presence of human herpesvirus-6 DNA in liver tissue was demonstrated both by in situ hybridization and by polymerase chain reaction. Human herpesvirus-6 may be a causative agent of chronic hepatitis in this case.
Medical subject headings
- DNA, Viral
- Exanthema Subitum
- Hepatitis, Viral, Human
- Herpesvirus 6, Human
- Leukocytes, Mononuclear