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Intussusception associated with bacterial meningitis.

E Crushell1, O Flanagan, M Devins

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Sligo General Hospital, Ireland. ellen.crushell@ucd.ie

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|June 23, 2001
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Bacterial infections, specifically meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, are rarely linked to intussusception in infants. This case study highlights two infants who recovered from intussusception and meningitis with no long-term neurological issues.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Intussusception is typically associated with viral infections.
  • Bacterial infections are an uncommon cause of intussusception.

Observation:

  • Two infants presented with symptoms of intussusception, including bilious vomiting, drowsiness, and dehydration.
  • Both infants required immediate intravenous fluid resuscitation.
  • Intussusception was diagnosed and successfully reduced non-surgically via enema.

Findings:

  • Following intussusception reduction, both infants were diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis.
  • One infant also had concurrent meningococcal septicaemia.
  • Both infants experienced a slow recovery, with one developing a seizure.

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Implications:

  • This report suggests a potential, albeit rare, association between bacterial infections like meningococcal disease and intussusception in infants.
  • Early diagnosis and management of both conditions are crucial.
  • Long-term neurological outcomes were positive in these cases, despite initial severity.