Current management of parainfluenza pneumonitis in immunocompromised patients: a review

Ann R FalseyUniversity of Rochester, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY, USAAbstract: Parainfluenza viruses (PIV) are common respiratory viruses that belong to the Paramyxoviridae family. PIV infection can lead to a wide variety of clinical syndromes ranging from mild upper respiratory illnes...

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Main Author: Falsey AR
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-08-01
Series:Infection and Drug Resistance
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/current-management-of-parainfluenza-pneumonitis-in-immunocompromised-p-a10645