Diffuse pneumonitis due to adenovirus type 21 in a civilian.
A patient with severe pneumonitis due to adenovirus type 21 responded to oxygen delivered by continuous positive airway pressure through a face mask. Pulmonary function studies over ten months demonstrated resolving, restrictive lung disease. The prognosis of severe adenovirus pneumonia may be better than expected based on previous reports.
D000257:Adenoviridae Infections; D000258:Adenovirus Infections, Human; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011024:Pneumonia, Viral / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration