Open AccessPleural effusion in children associated with adenovirus infection
Author(s) -
G Tiva,
Marco Zampoli,
Aneesa Vanker
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
south african respiratory journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2304-0017
DOI - 10.7196/10.2015.v21i3.78
Subject(s) - pleural effusion , medicine , lymphocytosis , pleural fluid , differential diagnosis , adenovirus infection , effusion , antibiotics , immunology , pathology , virus , surgery , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
Viral pathogens are rare causes of pleural effusion in children. We present two cases of pleural effusions in children associated with adenovirus infection. Hepatomegaly with transaminitis, pleural fluid lymphocytosis and poor response to antibiotics were common features. Adenovirus infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pleural effusion in children.