Herpetic esophagitis

Herpetic esophagitis is a herpes simplex infection causing inflammation and ulcers of the esophagus. Symptoms include difficulty and pain when swallowing (dysphagia). Herpetic esophagitis can be effectively treated with antiviral medication.

Review Date: 12/23/2010
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital.

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