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Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Pneumonitis as a Late Complication of COVID-19 Infection: A Unique Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This case report details a patient who presented with gradually worsening shortness of breath and hemoptysis over a year following her COVID-19 infection. Notably, the patient was otherwise immunocompetent. After a comprehensive evaluation, she was diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (HSV) pneumonitis. The patient was treated with oral acyclovir, which is the standard approach for managing HSV pneumonitis. This case highlights the potential for delayed HSV reactivation and the need for awareness of such complications in patients recovering from COVID-19.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.79228

Authors: Shirisha Pasula, Rupalakshmi Vijayan

Institution: University of California System

Language: English

Topic: Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407698328