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A Primary Neuron Culture System for the Study of Herpes Simplex Virus Latency and Reactivation

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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Pneumonia-A Review.

Marlene Ersgaard Jellinge¹, Frank Hansen¹, John Eugenio Coia²

¹Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, 91941Hospital of Southwest Jutland, Esbjerg, Denmark.

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|April 30, 2021

Summary

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) pneumonia is a rare but serious condition in immunocompromised patients. Early consideration and potential acyclovir treatment may improve outcomes, though evidence is limited.

Keywords:

critically ill patients herpes simplex virus pneumonia immunocompromised intensive care unit

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Area of Science:

Critical care medicine
Infectious diseases
Pulmonology

Background:

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) pneumonia is an uncommon cause of pneumonia.
It primarily affects immunocompromised individuals and carries a poor prognosis.
Clinical presentation and diagnosis can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the outcomes and mortality associated with HSV pneumonia in immunocompromised patients and those on mechanical ventilation.
To evaluate the efficacy of acyclovir treatment and the role of prophylactic acyclovir.

Main Methods:

A literature search was conducted using keywords such as "herpes simplex pneumonia," "critically ill patients," and "intensive care unit."
Relevant publications were identified and analyzed.

Main Results:

HSV pneumonia can lead to severe illness and mortality in critically ill and immunocompromised patients.
Diagnosis of HSV pneumonia is often difficult.
While some patients show respiratory improvement with acyclovir, supporting data is scarce.

Conclusions:

HSV pneumonia should be considered in deteriorating immunocompromised or intensive care unit patients.
The use of prophylactic acyclovir is not proven but warrants consideration.
Further research is needed to establish optimal treatment strategies.