Fatal type 3 adenoviral pneumonia in immunocompetent adult identical twins
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Fatal type 3 adenoviral pneumonia in immunocompetent adult identical twins
Abstract
We describe adult twin sisters who developed severe adenoviral pneumonia with relative leukopenia, progressive focal infiltrates, shock, and hypoxia. Potential determinants of severe adenoviral disease are discussed.
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