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Viruses that have been linked to viral pneumonia include:

Throughout history viruses have been known to follow seasonal patterns.
 * Influenza A, B, and C Viruses
 * Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
 * Human metapneumovirus (hMPV)
 * Parainfluenza Viruses types 1, 2, 3, and 4 (PIVs)
 * Rhinoviruses
 * Human Bocavirus
 * Coronavirus types 229E, OC43, NL63, HKU1, SARs
 * Adenovirus
 * Enteroviruses
 * Varicella-zoster Virus
 * Hantavirus
 * Parechoviruses
 * Epstein-Barr Virus
 * Human Herpesvirus 6 and 7
 * Mimivirus
 * Cytomegalovirus
 * Measles

Diagnosis of Viral Pneumonia:

Diagnosis, like with any infection, relies on the detected on the infectious cause. With viral pneumonia, samples are taken from the upper and/or lower respiratory tracts. The samples can then be run through PCR, allowing for amplification of the virus(es) so it they can be better detected if present in the samples.

Treatment: