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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:Lung and diaphragm.jpg|thumb|Lobes of the lung with related anatomy.]] | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection]] | *[[Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection]] | ||
*[[Pneumonia]] | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:09, 1 May 2024
Background
Clinical Features
- Immunocompetent: mild, if any, symptoms consisting of viral syndrome, cough
- Immunocompromised (e.g. AIDS, bone marrow transplant, etc.): can have severe respiratory distress, sepsis
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Antivirals
- Ganciclovir 5mg/kg IV q12hrs x 3 weeks