Localised Herpes Simplex Following Midline Laparotomy

The Medical Journal of Australia 2026

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Authors: Jessica S. Bulluss, Paul Chee, Matthew J. Verheyden
DOI: 10.5694/mja2.70122
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Abstract

An older man with Crohn's disease underwent emergency laparotomy for small bowel perforation. A peri-incisional vesiculobullous eruption developed 5 days later. Histopathology demonstrated viral cytopathic changes, immunohistochemistry was positive for herpes simplex virus and HSV-1 DNA confirmed by polymerase chain reaction test, representing the first reported case of localised herpes simplex following abdominal surgery.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research

Publication details

Journal / source
The Medical Journal of Australia
Volume
224
Issue
1
Pages
e70122–e70122
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN