A Case of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Associated with Cytomegalovirus Pneumonia

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonia is a serious opportunistic infection in an immunocompromised host such as an AIDS patient or transplant recipient undergoing immunosuppressive therapy. Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) is a relatively uncommon condition and it occurs most often in patients with systemic autoimmune disease. However, various types of infectious pneumonia with Mycoplsma hominis, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia and Pneumocystis jirovecii have been reported to be associated with the development of DAH. The association of CMV infection with the development of DAH has rarely been reported. We experienced a case of DAH associated CMV pneumonia and the patient was successfully treated with the use of antiviral agents and steroids.

keywords: Cytomegalovirus infections, Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage

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Vol.64 No.4

A Case of Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage Associated with Cytomegalovirus Pneumonia

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Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases