CMV pneumonia

Background

Lobes of the lung with related anatomy.

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

Management

Antivirals

• Ganciclovir 5mg/kg IV q12hrs x 3 weeks

See Also

• Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
• Pneumonia