Abstract

ARENCIBIA SOSA, Heriberto et al. Pneumonia due to A H1N1 influenza virus in an adolescent . MEDISAN [online]. 2010, vol.14, n.6. ISSN 1029-3019.

The case history of a 11 year-old adolescent that was admitted in the Progressive Care Unit of "Dr. Juan de la Cruz Martínez Maceira" Northern Children Hospital in Santiago de Cuba is presented because he had diffuse discomfort, fever, cough, sore throat and apnea during 4 days. A community acquired pneumonia was diagnosed, caused by the A H1N1 influenza virus, which was confirmed with the results of the additional tests. The patient evolved satisfactorily and he was discharged in 16 days.

Keywords : adolescent; pneumonia; A H1N1 influenza virus; secondary health care.

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