RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Herpes simplex pneumonia in a young immunocompetent man JF European Respiratory Journal JO Eur Respir J FD European Respiratory Society SP 1185 OP 1188 DO 10.1183/09031936.94.07061185 VO 7 IS 6 A1 Martinez, E A1 de Diego, A A1 Paradis, A A1 Perpina, M A1 Hernandez, M YR 1994 UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/7/6/1185.abstract AB We report the case of a 33 year old man with herpetic bronchitis and bilateral pneumonitis. He presented without mucocutaneous lesions, and his cellular and humoral immunity were not compromised. Diagnosis was established on histological and cytological findings and confirmed by serology. Acyclovir treatment led to a favourable outcome.