Respiratory syncytial virus-induced uvulitis

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that accounts for more than 100,000 ED visits per year. RSV causes the greatest morbidity in infants and children; however, older adults with chronic comorbidities have increased risk of hospitalization due to complications of RSV compared with those who do not have chronic conditions. Typical symptoms of RSV in older adults include cough, rhinorrhea, and sore throat; however, in more serious cases, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or shortness of breath may be present, potentially prompting ED visits. Infections due to other viruses, such as cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and hepatitis B and C, are known to cause angioedema, but no case studies to date have reported RSV-induced uvulitis or angioedema. This article describes a novel case of an adult patient with RSV-induced uvulitis.