A rare case of H1N1 influenza-associated organizing pneumonia

Abstract

H1N1 influenza A was responsible for global pandemic in 2009. Since then H1N1 continues to be responsible for epidemics frequently. H1N1 influenza causing organizing pneumonia (OP) is extremely rare, and only 6 cases have been reported till date. Here, we report a case of H1N1 presenting as an OP. The significance of diagnosing OP in appropriate clinical and radiological setting is being highlighted along with its prompt response to treatment.

Keywords

• Acute febrile illness
• H1N1
• organizing pneumonia