Coronavirus HKU 1 infection with bronchiolitis, pericardial effusion and acute respiratory failure in obese adult female. (3rd August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bianchi, Francesco; Bennett, David; Alderighi, Lorenzo; Pieroni, Maria; Refini, Rosa Metella; Fossi, Antonella; Bargagli, Elena; Mazzei, Maria Antonietta; Guazzi, Gianni; Cusi, Maria Grazia; Sestini, Piersante
• Is Part Of: Journal of asthma. Volume 58:Number 8(2021)
• Page Start: 1128
• Page End: 1131
• Publication Date: 2021-08-03
• Subjects: Coronavirus -- virus infection -- bronchiolitis -- acute respiratory failure; Asthma -- Periodicals; 616.238005
• DOI: 10.1080/02770903.2020.1761981
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0277-0903

Abstract

Abstract: Seven species of coronavirus cause acute respiratory illness in humans. Coronavirus HKU 1 (CoV HKU 1) was first described in 2005 in an adult patient with pneumonia in Hong Kong. Although it is a well-known respiratory tract pathogen, there is not much information about its role in hospitalized adults, especially in southern Europe. Here, we describe a case of radiologically demonstrated CoV HKU 1-related bronchiolitis with acute respiratory failure in an adult female without significant comorbidities except obesity.