Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Pneumonitis as a Late Complication of COVID-19 Infection: A Unique Case Report

This case report details a patient who presented with gradually worsening shortness of breath and hemoptysis over a year following her COVID-19 infection. Notably, the patient was otherwise immunocompetent. After a comprehensive evaluation, she was diagnosed with herpes simplex virus (HSV) pneumonitis. The patient was treated with oral acyclovir, which is the standard approach for managing HSV pneumonitis. This case highlights the potential for delayed HSV reactivation and the need for awareness of such complications in patients recovering from COVID-19.