Abstract
Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) has recently been shown to be a prominent cause of respiratory infections in immunocompromised hosts, and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of hMPV pneumonia in a lung transplant recipient presenting with respiratory failure and sepsis syndrome. hMPV was diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction, and treated with intravenous ribavirin with a successful outcome.
MeSH terms
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Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage*
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Biopsy
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Bronchoscopy
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DNA, Viral / analysis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Lung / pathology
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Lung / virology
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Lung Transplantation*
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Metapneumovirus / genetics
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Metapneumovirus / isolation & purification*
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Middle Aged
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Paramyxoviridae Infections / diagnosis
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Paramyxoviridae Infections / drug therapy*
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Paramyxoviridae Infections / virology
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Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis
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Pneumonia, Viral / drug therapy*
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Pneumonia, Viral / virology
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Postoperative Complications
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Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / surgery
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Ribavirin / administration & dosage*
Substances
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Antiviral Agents
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DNA, Viral
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Ribavirin