Chest CT findings of influenza virus‐associated pneumonia in 12 adult patients

Abstract

Objective In this study, we describe the chest computed tomography findings of influenza virus‐associated pneumonia in adult patients. Methods Our retrospective study included 12 adult patients who had proven influenza virus ‐ associated pneumonia. Results Out of 12 patients, six were diagnosed as having pure influenza virus pneumonia, five as having bronchopneumonia caused by bacteria associated with influenza A infection, and one as having a cryptogenic organizing pneumonia associated with influenza A infection. Conclusion Radiographic findings of influenza virus pneumonia in adult patients consist of ground‐glass attenuation. Localized patchy consolidations were observed in cases of bronchopneumonia.