Alexander P.J. Vlaar

Pulmonary herpesvirus reactivation in patients with persistent acute respiratory failure: a single-centre prospective observational cohort study

Abstract Background Pulmonary reactivation of herpes simplex virus (HSV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) is frequently observed in mechanically ventilated patients. However, whether this reflects underlying host immune dysfunction, directly contributes to alveolar inflammation, and/or...