Viral pneumonitis

Clin Chest Med. 1991 Jun;12(2):223-35.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenoviridae Infections / diagnosis
  • Adenoviridae Infections / therapy
  • Chickenpox / diagnosis
  • Chickenpox / therapy
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / therapy
  • Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
  • Herpes Simplex / therapy
  • Humans
  • Influenza, Human / diagnosis
  • Influenza, Human / microbiology
  • Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis
  • Pneumonia, Viral / microbiology*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / therapy
  • Respirovirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Respirovirus Infections / therapy