childhood bronchiolitis obliterans
CBO
Definition: Childhood bronchiolitis obliterans (CBO) is an infrequent, severe disorder characterized by persistent obstructive respiratory symptoms after an acute episode of bronchiolitis.
Etiology
viral infections
- adenovirus
Synopsis
- bronchiolar chronic inflammation
- bronchiolar fibrosis
References
Mauad T, van Schadewijk A, Schrumpf J, Hack CE, Fernezlian S, Garippo AL, Ejzenberg B, Hiemstra PS, Rabe KF, Dolhnikoff M; Sao Paulo BO Study Group. Lymphocytic inflammation in childhood bronchiolitis obliterans. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2004 Sep;38(3):233-9. PMID: 15274103