A Case of Pseudomembranous Tracheobronchitis Complicated by Coinfection of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A/H1N1 and Staphylococcus aureus.

Author: Ki Ho NAM ¹ ; Jong Sam HONG ; Man Yong HONG ; Jae Min LIM ; Mi Hye KIM ; Bock Hyun JUNG ; Eun Hee SONG ; Dae Sik RYU
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1. Department of Internal Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Korea. jbh@gnah.co.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Influenza; S. aureus; Tracheobronchitis; Pneumonia; Bronchoscope
MeSH: Bronchoscopes; Coinfection; Influenza, Human; Orthomyxoviridae; Pandemics; Pneumonia; Respiratory System; Seasons; Staphylococcus; Staphylococcus aureus; Viruses
From:Infection and Chemotherapy 2011;43(5):425-428
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: An influenza pandemic due to a novel influenza A/H1N1 virus occurred after April 2009. This virus has some characteristics that differentiate it from the seasonal influenza virus. The 2009 pandemic influenza A/H1N1 virus can frequently infect the lower respiratory tract, and it might cause acute tracheobronchitis as well as pneumonia. Viral-bacterial interaction is well known as an important mechanism of the pathogenesis of respiratory complications of influenza. Herein, we report on a case that presented with pseudomembranous tracheobronchitis complicated by coinfection with 2009 pandemic influenza A/H1N1 and Staphylococcus aureus. We also review the relevent literature.