SRP005688 IPF_AEX Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are events of acute respiratory decline without an identifiable etiology. Patients experiencing acute exacerbation of IPF often show signs of fever, cough, and myalgia. "Viral Infection in Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis" investigates the role of viruses in these episodes through the use of a pan-viral microarray, PCR, and deep sequencing. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis