A 45-year-old man with a history of hepatitis C-related cirrhosis presents to the emergency department with acute dyspnea and hemoptysis that began 6 hours ago. He reports no fever, cough, or recent sick contacts. Vital signs: BP 92/58 mmHg, HR 118 bpm, RR 28/min, SpO2 78% on room air, temperature 37.2°C. Physical examination reveals crackles in bilateral lung bases and splenomegaly. Laboratory studies show INR 3.2, platelet count 45,000/μL, and hemoglobin 9.2 g/dL. Chest X-ray demonstrates bilateral interstitial infiltrates with a ground-glass appearance. Blood cultures are negative. Which of the following viral infections is most likely responsible for this patient's acute pulmonary hemorrhage and respiratory compromise?
- A)Respiratory syncytial virus with secondary bacterial superinfection
- B)Influenza A virus with acute respiratory distress syndrome
- C)Cytomegalovirus pneumonitis with alveolar hemorrhageGABARITO
- D)Hepatitis A virus with acute liver failure
- E)Measles virus with giant cell pneumonia
Explicação
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonitis is a serious opportunistic infection in immunocompromised hosts, including patients with advanced cirrhosis due to impaired cell-mediated immunity and hypersplenism. CMV characteristically causes alveolar hemorrhage presenting... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →