Viral respiratory tract infection | Radiology Reference Article ...
WEBApr 22, 2022 · Learn about the causes, pathology and radiographic features of viral respiratory tract infection, which can include perihilar peribronchial thickening and interstitial infiltrates. Find out how to distinguish viral pneumonia from other conditions and what are the common viral agents involved.
Radiographic and CT Features of Viral Pneumonia | RadioGraphics
WEBMay 14, 2018 · Although a definite diagnosis cannot be achieved on the basis of imaging features alone, recognition of viral pneumonia patterns may aid in differentiating viral pathogens, thus reducing the use of antibiotics.
RadioGraphics Update: Radiographic and CT Features of Viral Pneumonia
WEBJun 5, 2020 · Comparable with pneumonia caused by the two other coronaviruses, SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV, the most common CT finding for SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia is ground-glass opacity (Figs 1, 2). A reversed halo sign is an uncommon CT feature but could be visualized in the early stage of SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.
Viral pneumonia (non-COVID/influenza) - EMCrit Project
WEBDec 19, 2023 · A comprehensive guide to viral pneumonias, including herpesviruses, paramyxoviruses, adenovirus, rhinovirus, and hantavirus. Learn about the clinical syndromes, laboratory clues, and differential diagnoses of viral pneumonia.
Viral Pneumonia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJul 4, 2023 · Chest CT scan - The advent of thin-section CT scan has revolutionized the radiographic diagnosis of viral pneumonia. It has been observed, particularly in cases of viral pneumonia-like clinical presentation and normal chest radiography, thin-section CT scan will be positive for parenchymal defects and aid in diagnosis.
Radiographic and CT Features of Viral Pneumonia - PubMed
WEBThis review focuses on the radiographic and computed tomographic patterns of viral pneumonia caused by different pathogens, including new pathogens. Clinical characteristics that could affect imaging, such as patient age and immune status, seasonal variation and community outbreaks, and pathogenesis, are also discussed.
Role of Chest Imaging in Viral Lung Diseases - PMC
WEBJun 14, 2021 · Typical CT findings of COVID-19 pneumonia in the early phase are predominantly peripheral, bilateral GGOs, in association with limited consolidations, interlobular and intralobular septal thickening creating a “crazy-paving” pattern (Figure 2).
Imaging Viral Pneumonias - Advances in Clinical Radiology
WEBCT patterns in viral pneumonia (Table 2 reference should appear here) A. Ground-glass opacities and consolidation: GGO is defined as an increase in lung attenuation with preserved bronchial and vascular outlines; in contrast, consolidation obscures them [ 23 ].
Viral Pneumonias in Adults: Radiologic and Pathologic Findings ...
WEBOct 1, 2002 · Viral pneumonia in adults can be classified into two clinical groups: so-called atypical pneumonia in otherwise healthy hosts and viral pneumonia in immunocompromised hosts. Influenza virus types A and B cause most cases of viral pneumonia in immunocompetent adults.
Viral Pneumonia Imaging: Practice Essentials, Radiography ... - Medscape
WEBComputed tomography (CT) scanning remains a useful adjunct to radiologic investigation of viral pneumonia. Some authors consider CT useful in differentiating diffuse interstitial lung...