HERPES-SIMPLEX INFECTION OF THE JEJUNUM OCCURRING IN THE EARLY POSTTRANSPLANTATION PERIOD

Reactivation of infections with herpes viruses is a frequent and major cause of morbidity after bone marrow transplantation. In this case re port we stress that HSV infections of the colon and small intestine sh ould be considered in the differential diagnosis of diarrhea and intes tinal bleeding in the early post-transplantation period. Severe acute GVHD and subsequent intensive immunosuppressive treatment may increase the risk for reactivation of HSV infection particularly in situations in which acyclovir prophylaxis has been omitted.