RT Journal
A1 Fischer JJ, Walker DH
T1 INvasive pulmonary aspergillosis associated with influenza
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1979
FD April 6
VO 241
IS 14
SP 1493
OP 1494
DO 10.1001/jama.1979.03290400053024
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1979.03290400053024
AB Fatal invasive pulmonary aspergillosis may follow viral influenza infections. Two cases with verified influenza A infection were followed by fatal necrotizing pneumonia due to Aspergillus fumigatus. Both patients demonstrated cutaneous anergy and lymphocytopenia. Influenza and perhaps other viruses that depress T-cell function may result in increased susceptibility to infections in which T cells are important in host defenses.(JAMA 241:1493-1494, 1979)