A rare case of H1N1 influenza-associated organizing pneumonia
H1N1 influenza A was responsible for global pandemic in 2009. Since then H1N1 continues to be responsible for epidemics frequently. H1N1 influenza causing organizing pneumonia (OP) is extremely rare, and only 6 cases have been reported till date. Here, we report a case of H1N1 presenting as an OP. T...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Marine Medical Society |
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Online Access: | http://www.marinemedicalsociety.in/article.asp?issn=0975-3605;year=2018;volume=20;issue=2;spage=165;epage=167;aulast=Tendolkar |
Summary: | H1N1 influenza A was responsible for global pandemic in 2009. Since then H1N1 continues to be responsible for epidemics frequently. H1N1 influenza causing organizing pneumonia (OP) is extremely rare, and only 6 cases have been reported till date. Here, we report a case of H1N1 presenting as an OP. The significance of diagnosing OP in appropriate clinical and radiological setting is being highlighted along with its prompt response to treatment. |
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ISSN: | 0975-3605 |