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RSV

Wednesday 11 June 2003

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection usually produces widespread bronchiolitis and interstitial pneumonia which may sometimes by associated with giant cells.

Microscopical examination can also show a non-specific interstitial pneumonia pattern with no giant cells present.