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Lung alterations in guinea-pigs infected with influenza virus #MMPMID6330181
Azoulay-Dupuis E; Lambre CR; Soler P; Moreau J; Thibon M
J Comp Pathol 1984[Apr]; 94 (2): 273-83 PMID6330181show ga
Guinea-pigs were infected intranasally with influenza A Hong Kong 68 (H3N2) virus. Infective particles were re-isolated from lung homogenates up to 3 days after inoculation and indicated local replication. The subsequent lung inflammatory stages were studied by light microscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Lung alterations appeared after 24 h and intensified up to 7 days after virus inoculation, progressively decreasing until 3 weeks thereafter. The damage was reversible and complete restoration of structure was obtained within 5 weeks. The lesions commenced with the infiltration of bronchiolar and alveolar walls by polymorphonuclear cells, histiocytes and macrophages. A purulent exudate was seen to occupy the bronchiolar lumen. Cilia disappeared from tracheal and bronchiolar epithelia. Tracheal epithelium desquamated in some animals. TEM examination showed deterioration in type I pneumocytes, an increase in type II pneumocytes and concomitant damage to alveolar capillaries. Alveolar oedema and fibrinous deposits were seen. The pleura presented slight modifications. These results show that infection of guinea-pigs with influenza virus is a useful model for the study of lung pathology associated with a non-lethal respiratory viral infection.
J+Comp+Pathol 1984 ; 94 (2): 273-83
