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A Case of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in an HIV-Positive Adult.

Authors :
Gupta A
Mody P
Gupta S
Source :
Case reports in infectious diseases [Case Rep Infect Dis] 2012; Vol. 2012, pp. 267028. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Sep 12.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is commonly known to cause an influenza-like illness. However, it can also cause more severe disease in young children and older adults comprising of organ transplant patients with immunocompromised status. Till date, only four cases of RSV infections have been reported in HIV-positive adults. We describe here a case of HIV-positive female with relatively preserved immune function who presented with RSV infection requiring ventilation and showed improvement after prompt treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2090-6633
Volume :
2012
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Case reports in infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23008789
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/267028