Bronchoscopic suspect of Herpesvirus infection in critically ill COVID-19 patients: two case reports and brief literature review

Herpesviridae infection in COVID-19 patients has been reported, particularly muco-cutaneous lesions. Little is known about Herpesviridae lung infection in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Typical scattered lesions seen through fiberoptic bronchoscopy in these patients should raise the question as t...

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Published in:Acta bio-medica de l'Ateneo Parmense 2022-01, Vol.92 (Suppl 1)
Main Authors: Deana, Cristian, Vetrugno, Luigi, Stefani, Francesca, Bassi, Flavio
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Herpesviridae infection in COVID-19 patients has been reported, particularly muco-cutaneous lesions. Little is known about Herpesviridae lung infection in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Typical scattered lesions seen through fiberoptic bronchoscopy in these patients should raise the question as to whether to start empirically acyclovir treatment while a Herpesviridae diagnostics result becomes available. ( www.actabiomedica.it )
ISSN:0392-4203
2531-6745
DOI:10.23750/abm.v92iS1.12425