Hantavirus infection chest x ray
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
On x-ray, hantavirus infection may manifest as noncardiogenic pulmonary edema is characterized by alveolar infiltrates.
Chest X Ray
Hantavirus infections can lead to pulmonary edema which is usually non-cardiogenic. Patchy alveolar infiltrates with air bronchograms may be the suggestive findings.
Gallery
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This AP chest x-ray reveals the mid-staged bilateral pulmonary effusion due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, or HPS. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]