Influenza A virus infection is associated with systemic capillary leak syndrome: case report and systematic review of the literature.
Systemic capillary leak syndrome is a rare and potentially lethal disorder characterized by episodes of vascular hyperpermeability, which lead to shock. Although the pathogenesis is unknown, some viral infections can act as triggers. We present the first case associated with influenza A virus in adulthood, perform a literature review and discuss its treatment.
Department of Infectious Diseases, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.
Adrian
A
Sousa
Oscar
O
Len
Laura
L
Escolà-Vergé
Bruno
B
Magnifico
Chema
C
Mora
Elisabeth
E
Papiol
Eva
E
Revilla
Benito
B
Almirante
D000328:Adult; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019559:Capillary Leak Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009980:Influenza A virus; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications* / Q000821:virology*; D053139:Oseltamivir / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D053139:Oseltamivir