Dual Cytomegalovirus and Aspergillus Pneumonia Following Influenza B Infection in a Patient with Polyarteritis Nodosa
Journal Title: International Journal of Virology and AIDS - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis that might require immunosuppressive therapy. We report on a 72-year-old woman of PAN with influenza B infection, who developed dual cytomegalovirus and Aspergillus pneumonia in the later course. Together with steroid therapy, delayed initiation of anti-CMV and anti-fungal therapy complicated the disease course. Early diagnosis and therapy for CMV and aspergillosis in the patients post-influenza attack are important, especially in those with steroid therapy.
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