doi: 10.1086/379127.
Epub 2003 Oct 14.
Fatal type 3 adenoviral pneumonia in immunocompetent adult identical twins
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Fatal type 3 adenoviral pneumonia in immunocompetent adult identical twins
Clin Infect Dis.
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Abstract
We describe adult twin sisters who developed severe adenoviral pneumonia with relative leukopenia, progressive focal infiltrates, shock, and hypoxia. Potential determinants of severe adenoviral disease are discussed.
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