title: Herpes simplex virus bronchiolitis in a cannabis user.
abstract: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) lower respiratory tract infections in adults are uncommon. We present a case of HSV bronchiolitis and pneumonitis in an immunocompetent individual, likely linked to chronic habitual marijuana use and a herpetic orolabial ulcer. The case serves as a reminder to consider HSV as a potential unusual cause of lower respiratory tract infection/inflammation in individuals with chronic habitual marijuana use.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Libraty
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bocelli
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Armando
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fraire
keywords: Bronchiolitis; Herpes simplex virus-1; Marijuana; Pneumonitis