Measles pneumonia. Treatment of a near-fatal case with corticosteroids and vitamin A.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 29-year-old woman experienced overwhelming rubeola pneumonia requiring endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. Treatment with high-dose corticosteroids and vitamin A was accompanied by a prompt clinical response. Further investigation of this novel therapy is needed.
Medical subject headings
- Measles
- Methylprednisolone
- Pneumonia, Viral
- Vitamin A