Abstract
Viral pneumonitis can affect all age groups and normal as well as compromised hosts. This article discusses salient features of pneumonitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus, adenoviruses, varicella-zoster virus, herpes simplex virus, influenza A and B viruses, and cytomegalovirus. The clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and prevention for each agent are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adenoviridae Infections / diagnosis
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Adenoviridae Infections / therapy
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Chickenpox / diagnosis
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Chickenpox / therapy
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / therapy
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Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
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Herpes Simplex / therapy
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Humans
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Influenza, Human / diagnosis
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Influenza, Human / microbiology
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Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis
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Pneumonia, Viral / microbiology*
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Pneumonia, Viral / therapy
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Respirovirus Infections / diagnosis
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Respirovirus Infections / therapy