herpes simplex virus pneumonia

herpes simplex virus pneumonia
a type of viral pneumonia seen in neonates or immunocompromised patients, caused by spread of a herpes simplex virus infection into the lungs; characteristics include dyspnea, cough, and hypoxemia in conjunction with other manifestations of the herpesvirus infection.

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