Herpes virus infection, an unusual source of adult respiratory distress syndrome
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Herpes virus infection, an unusual source of adult respiratory distress syndrome
Abstract
We report a patient with Herpes Simplex Virus induced diffuse interstitial pneumonia associated with ARDS. A dramatic improvement in the respiratory function seems to have followed acyclovir administration.
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