Síndrome respiratória aguda grave causada por influenza A (subtipo H1N1)

In view of the pandemic caused by a new virus, influenza A (H1N1), we report the case of a 56-year-old patient without relevant risk factors and with severe acute respiratory syndrome resulting from infection with this virus. We present the results of laboratory tests and the imaging findings (chest...

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Authors: Ribeiro, Sandra Aparecida [UNIFESP], Brasileiro, Graziela Sgreccia, Soleiman, Luciana Novaes Campello, Silva, Cristiano Cruz, Kavaguti, Cláudio Shoki
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2010
Country:Brasil
Institution:Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
Repository:Repositório Institucional da UNIFESP
Language:Portuguese
OAI Identifier:oai:repositorio.unifesp.br:11600/5806
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1806-37132010000300017
http://repositorio.unifesp.br/handle/11600/5806
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Influenza A virus, H1N1 subtype
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Patient care
Vírus da influenza A subtipo H1N1
Síndrome respiratória aguda grave
Assistência ao paciente
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Summary:In view of the pandemic caused by a new virus, influenza A (H1N1), we report the case of a 56-year-old patient without relevant risk factors and with severe acute respiratory syndrome resulting from infection with this virus. We present the results of laboratory tests and the imaging findings (chest X-ray and CT scans). The evolution was favorable, and the patient was discharged after 14 days.