Outcomes of severe human metapneumovirus-associated community-acquired pneumonia in adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The outcomes of severe human metapneumovirus (HMPV)-associated pneumonia have not been adequately evaluated.

Objectives

We aimed to investigate the incidence and outcomes of severe HMPV-associated CAP and to compare them with those of severe IFV associated CAP.

Study design

From March 2010 to August 2017, all consecutive adult patients with severe HMPV-associated CAP and severe influenza virus (IFV)-associated CAP who required intensive care unit admission were prospectively identified and followed in a 2,700-bed tertiary care hospital. The characteristics and outcomes of severe HMPV-associated CAP patients were compared with those of severe IFV-associated CAP patients.

Results

HMPV and IFV were identified in 3.2% (50) and 7.0% (109) of the 1559 pati

SUBMITTER: Choi SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7106415 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature