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Intussusception in a child with respiratory syncytial virus: a new association

Forrest O Moore1, John D Berne, Nicholas B Slamon

  • 1Division of Trauma and Critical Care, East Texas Medical Center, Tyler, USA.

Delaware Medical Journal
|June 3, 2006
PubMed

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This case study highlights a rare association between Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and intussusception in infants. It details a 4-month-old boy who developed intussusception after being diagnosed with RSV bronchiolitis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in infants and young children.
  • Childhood viral infections are recognized triggers for intussusception.
  • A definitive link between Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and intussusception has not been previously established.

Observation:

  • A 4-month-old male infant presented with symptoms of bronchiolitis.
  • The infant was diagnosed with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection.
  • During hospitalization for RSV bronchiolitis, the infant developed intussusception.

Findings:

  • The patient required surgical intervention, specifically laparotomy and resection, due to the intussusception.
  • This case represents a novel association between RSV infection and the development of intussusception in an infant.

Implications:

  • This finding suggests RSV should be considered as a potential causative agent in pediatric intussusception.
  • Further research is warranted to confirm the association and understand the underlying mechanisms.
  • Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for intussusception in infants presenting with RSV infection.

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