Co-infection of cytomegalovirus and Epstein–Barr virus-induced pneumonitis following hepatitis B reactivation in an esophageal cancer patient: A case report
This case highlights the importance of suspecting CMV and/or EBV pneumonitis in patients undergoing chemotherapy and no response to empiric antibiotics. Timely detection of causative pathogens is important, as prompt intervention can markedly improve patient outcomes.
Authors
- T. Tin
- Nguyen Dinh Tung
- Nguyen Huu Thanh
- Quach Thanh Dung
- Tran Thi Phuong Thuy
Institutions
- Vinmec Times City International Hospital (VN)
- VinUniversity (VN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000048035
- Primary Topic
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00