Herpes simplex virus type 7 and Epstein-Barr virus as strange causes of a gastric ulcer

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2021 Jun;113(6):471-472. doi: 10.17235/reed.2020.7161/2020.

Abstract

Esophageal, gastric and duodenal ulcers are found in immunocompromised patients due to virus, mainly cytomegalovirus (CMV), and less frequently Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), varicella zoster virus (VZV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 or 2.

MeSH terms

  • Cytomegalovirus
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections* / complications
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human*
  • Herpesvirus 4, Human
  • Humans
  • Stomach Ulcer*