Bronchopneumonia with Serious Sequelae in Children with Evidence of Adenovirus Type 21 Infection. Issue 5636 (11th January 1969)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lang, W. R.; Howden, C. W.; Laws, Jocelyn; Burton, J. F.
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 1:Issue 5636(1969)
• Page Start: 73
• Page End: 79
• Publication Date: 1969-01-11
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.1.5636.73
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : Twenty-five cases of severe pneumonitis occurring among children aged 3 to 18 months were observed in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1965. An apparent relationship was established between a uniform disease picture and recovery of adenovirus type 21. Two died, and of the survivors 60% had permanent lung damage, probably resulting from obliterative bronchiolitis. Twenty per cent. were left with proved bronchiectasis. The possible relationships of adenovirus pneumonia to malnutrition or a genetic factor on the one hand and to the development of bronchiectasis on the other are discussed.