Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Patient: Navigating Diagnostic Challenges and Achieving Effective Treatment

By afschroeder • June 24, 2026

Mwengela D, Ather N, Kunesh J. Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Patient: Navigating Diagnostic Challenges and Achieving Effective Treatment. Cureus. 2026 May 22;18(5):e109446. doi: 10.7759/cureus.109446. PMID: 42333367; PMCID: PMC13283467.

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