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[Herpes simplex in acute viral respiratory diseases]
Voprosy Virusologii
|July 1, 1978
Summary
Herpes viruses frequently co-occur with viral acute respiratory diseases (ARD) in adults, affecting nearly half of patients. This herpes coinfection was more common in single ARD infections than in mixed cases.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Context:
- Acute respiratory diseases (ARD) are common in adults, often caused by various viruses like influenza, parainfluenza, and adenoviruses.
- Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections can manifest clinically or remain latent.
- Understanding coinfections is crucial for effective disease management.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence and patterns of herpes virus coinfection in adults with viral acute respiratory diseases.
- To compare herpes coinfection rates across different nosological forms of ARD and infection types (monoinfection vs. mixed infection).
Summary:
- A study examined herpes coinfection in adults with major viral acute respiratory diseases using diverse diagnostic methods.
- Herpes was identified in 44.5% of viral ARD cases, presenting either overtly or latently.
- Coinfection frequency varied by ARD type and was higher in monoinfections compared to mixed infections.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant role of herpes viruses as coinfections in adult viral ARD.
- Suggests that diagnostic approaches for ARD should consider potential herpes coinfections.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the management of patients with viral respiratory infections and potential herpes reactivation.