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PMID: 21631655 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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S. Shahda, W.G. Carlos, P.J. Kiel, B.A. Khan, C.A. Hage. The human metapneumovirus: a case series and review of the literature Transpl Infect Dis 2011: 13: 324-328. All rights reserved Abstract: Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is an emerging human pulmonary pathogen that is genetically related to respiratory syncytial virus. It has been increasingly associated with respiratory illnesses over the last few decades. Immunocompromised patients are particularly susceptible with resultant morbidity and mortality. We describe our experience with 9 immunocompromised patients diagnosed with pneumonia secondary to hMPV, 2 of whom were successfully treated with aerosolized and oral ribavirin along with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). We suggest that hMPV should be considered in the differential diagnosis of immunocompromised patients with acute respiratory illness. Ribavirin (oral and aerosolized) with IVIG is potentially an effective treatment option for those with severe disease. |
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S Shahda; W G Carlos; P J Kiel; B A Khan; C A Hage |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-10-03 |
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Title: Transplant infectious disease : an official journal of the Transplantation Society Volume: 13 ISSN: 1399-3062 ISO Abbreviation: Transpl Infect Dis Publication Date: 2011 Jun |
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Created Date: 2011-06-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883688 Medline TA: Transpl Infect Dis Country: Denmark |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 324-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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© 2010 John Wiley & Sons A/S. |
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Department of Internal Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Division of Hematology and Oncology, Indiana University Simon Cancer Center-Clarian Health - Pharmacy, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA Pulmonary and Critical Care, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. |
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