Case Report: Human metapneumovirus infection leading to septic shock in an adult with COPD and morbid obesity
hMPV can trigger severe respiratory failure and multiorgan dysfunction in adults with chronic respiratory comorbidities. Early molecular diagnosis is crucial to guide management and limit unnecessary antimicrobial exposure. The absence of specific antivirals underscores the need for continued research into targeted treatments and preventive vaccines.
Authors
- Giuseppe Accurso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7521-6370)
- Santi Maurizio Raineri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0675-2399)
- Francesco Virzì
- Giuseppe Giacopelli
- Paolo Tutone
- Luigi Profera
- Sandro Tomasello
- Cecilia Riccobono
Institutions
- Regione Siciliana (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo (IT)
- University of Palermo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1735031
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35