Influenza A (H1N1) organising pneumonia.
In November 2009, countries around the world reported confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1, including over 6000 deaths. No peak in activity has been seen. The most common causes of death are pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. We report a case of a 55-year-old woman who presented with organising pneumonia associated with influenza A (H1N1) infection confirmed by transbronchial lung biopsy. Organising pneumonia should also be considered as a possible complication of influenza A (H1N1) infection, given that these patients can benefit from early diagnosis and appropriate specific management.
H.Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain.
Alfons
A
Torrego
Virginia
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Pajares
Anna
A
Mola
Enrique
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Lerma
Tomás
T
Franquet
D001706:Biopsy; D018549:Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D053118:Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone