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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-01-01
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250913000036 |