Epstein - Barr virus Pneumonitis.
Epstein-Barr virus is an unusual pathogen in the aetiology of alveolitis. We describe a case of Epstein-Barr virus induced pneumonitis and its successful treatment with Aciclovir.
McManus
Terence E
TE
Departments of Respiratory Medicine & Radiology, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, N. Ireland, BT9 7AB. TerryMcManus@doctors.org.uk
Coyle
Peter V
PV
Lawson
John
J
Elborn
J Stuart
JS
Kidney
Joseph C
JC
D000212:Acyclovir / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology; D005260:Female; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D000212:Acyclovir