Herpes simplex virus bronchiolitis in a cannabis user

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) lower respiratory tract infections in adults are uncommon. We present a case of HSV bronchiolitis and pneumonitis in an immunocompetent individual, likely linked to chronic habitual marijuana use and a herpetic orolabial ulcer. The case serves as a reminder to consider HSV...

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Main Authors: Daniel H. Libraty, Lisa Bocelli, Armando Fraire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:IDCases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250913000036