Fulminant herpes simplex virus hepatic failure in pregnancy requiring liver transplantation

Abstract

Herpes simplex virus hepatitis is a rare but potentially fatal condition that usually affects the immunocompromised, including pregnant women. This case report details the course of fulminant hepatic failure in a woman at 31 weeks gestation resulting in emergent delivery of the fetus and liver transplant in the mother. © 2010 The Authors.