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[Chronic infiltative lung disease and viruses].

H Nunes1, P Deny, M Raphael

  • 1Service de pneumologie et réanimation respiratoire, UPRES EA 2705 Maladies vasculaires pulmonaires, hôpital Antoine-Béclère, 157, rue de la Porte-de-Trivaux, 92140 Clamart, France.

Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|July 27, 2001
PubMed
Summary

While viruses are suspected in idiopathic chronic infiltrative lung disease, evidence remains conflicting. Current research does not definitively link viruses like Epstein-Barr virus or human herpesvirus to these lung conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Pulmonology
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Idiopathic chronic infiltrative lung diseases (ICILDs) encompass conditions like cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, sarcoidosis, and Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
  • A long-standing hypothesis suggests viral involvement in the pathogenesis and progression of ICILDs.

Purpose:

  • To review the current evidence implicating viruses in the development and progression of idiopathic chronic infiltrative lung diseases.
  • To evaluate the proposed mechanisms by which viruses may contribute to lung pathology.

Summary:

  • Conflicting studies exist regarding the role of hepatitis C virus, Epstein-Barr virus, and adenovirus in cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis.
  • Evidence does not support a link between human herpesvirus 6 and 8 or retroviruses and sarcoidosis or Langerhans cell histiocytosis.

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  • Viruses may contribute to lung disease through immune responses to viral proteins or by altering host gene expression.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the lack of conclusive evidence for viral causation in several ICILDs.
    • Underscores the need for further rigorous research to elucidate potential viral roles and mechanisms in lung diseases.
    • Informs clinical practice and future research directions regarding viral diagnostics and therapeutics in interstitial lung diseases.