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* Pathology shows intranuclear inclusion bodies or positive immunohistochemical stain |
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==Investigations |
== Investigations == |
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* CT chest shows one of three patterns: diffuse or multifocal ground-glass opacities, multifocal peribronchial consolidation, or a mixture of both[[CiteRef::chong2010he]] |
* CT chest shows one of three patterns: diffuse or multifocal ground-glass opacities, multifocal peribronchial consolidation, or a mixture of both[[CiteRef::chong2010he]] |
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== Management == |
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* In mechanically ventilated patients with positive HSV PCR, [[acyclovir]] 5 to 10 mg/kg IV q8h for 14 days[[CiteRef::luyt2020ac]][[CiteRef::heimes2020ef]] |
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[[Category:Respiratory infections]] |
[[Category:Respiratory infections]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 12 March 2022
Background
- Pulmonary infection of HSV
- Pathology shows intranuclear inclusion bodies or positive immunohistochemical stain
Investigations
- CT chest shows one of three patterns: diffuse or multifocal ground-glass opacities, multifocal peribronchial consolidation, or a mixture of both1
Management
References
- ^ S Chong, T S Kim, E Y Cho. Herpes simplex virus pneumonia: high-resolution CT findings. The British Journal of Radiology. 2010;83(991):585-589. doi:10.1259/bjr/51409455.
