RESUMEN
Frente à pandemia causada por um novo vírus, influenza A (H1N1), descrevemos o caso de um paciente de 56 anos com síndrome respiratória aguda grave causada por influenza A (H1N1) sem fatores de risco importantes. Os resultados dos exames laboratoriais e de imagem (radiografia e TC de tórax) são apresentados aqui. O paciente teve boa evolução e recebeu alta hospitalar em 14 dias.
In view of the pandemic caused by a new virus, influenza A (H1N1), we report the case of a 56-year-old patient without relevant risk factors and with severe acute respiratory syndrome resulting from infection with this virus. We present the results of laboratory tests and the imaging findings (chest X-ray and CT scans). The evolution was favorable, and the patient was discharged after 14 days.