A Case of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in an HIV-Positive Adult. (12th September 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gupta, Aakriti; Mody, Purav; Gupta, Shefali
• Other Names: Gibert C. L. Academic Editor.; Lindan K. Academic Editor.; Stringer E. M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-09-12
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/267028
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is commonly known to cause an influenza-like illness. However, it can also cause more severe disease in young children and older adults comprising of organ transplant patients with immunocompromised status. Till date, only four cases of RSV infections have been reported in HIV-positive adults. We describe here a case of HIV-positive female with relatively preserved immune function who presented with RSV infection requiring ventilation and showed improvement after prompt treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin.