"parahilar / peribronchovascular opacities were the most commonly observed abnormality (87% of children with HMPV)."
"atelectasis (40%) and consolidation (18%) have been less frequently described."
"CT "
"Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), is an RNA virus and was first described in 2001. It is a common pathogen and can cause acute viral respiratory tract infections in all age groups."
"HMPV typically presents with URTI symptoms which can progress to bronchiolitis, wheezing and bronchopneumonia. Up to 2/3 of asthma exacerbations are caused by a viral infection enhancing the response to allergens and causing airway inflammation. (Rhinovirus is the main culprit.) Asthma attacks are more frequent following recovery from viral infections and lung function may subsequently deteriorate 1."
Expected headings
"Chest x-ray"
"CT "
"HMPV typically presents with URTI symptoms which can progress to bronchiolitis, wheezing and bronchopneumonia. Up to 2/3 of asthma exacerbations are caused by a viral infection enhancing the response to allergens and causing airway inflammation. (Rhinovirus is the main culprit.) Asthma attacks are more frequent following recovery from viral infections and lung function may subsequently deteriorate 1."