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Novel Patterns in High-Resolution Computed Tomography in Whipple Pneumonia

Authors :
Hui Li
Jiajia Wu
Xiaojun Mai
Wan Zeng
Shuping Cai
Xiuji Huang
Chunxia Zhou
Jin Li
Qin Jiang
Chunliu Lai
Canmao Xie
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 30, Iss 5, Pp 1042-1045 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024.

Abstract

With the use of metagenomic next-generation sequencing, patients diagnosed with Whipple pneumonia are being increasingly correctly diagnosed. We report a series of 3 cases in China that showed a novel pattern of movable infiltrates and upper lung micronodules. After treatment, the 3 patients recovered, and lung infiltrates resolved.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040 and 10806059
Volume :
30
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.0d2c43f635a049d0be366e9ca4ad3786
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3005.231130