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Protein-loosing enteropathy associated with rotavirus infection in an infant

Tadashi Iwasa1, Nobuyuki Matsubayashi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Mie University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-174 Edobashi, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, 514-8507, Japan. masaru@clin.medic.mie-u.ac.jp

World Journal of Gastroenterology
|March 12, 2008
PubMed

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This study details a rare case of protein-losing enteropathy in an infant caused by rotavirus gastroenteritis. It highlights immune system alterations, including T-cell changes, potentially triggering this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Immunology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Rotavirus is a common cause of gastroenteritis in infants and children.
  • Protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) is a rare but serious complication characterized by excessive protein loss into the gastrointestinal tract.

Observation:

  • A 6-month-old infant presented with symptoms suggestive of PLE secondary to rotavirus gastroenteritis.
  • Laboratory findings included lymphopenia, hypoproteinemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypogammaglobulinemia, and elevated alpha-1-antitrypsin (alpha1-AT) clearance.

Findings:

  • Immunological assessment revealed a reversed CD4+/CD8+ T-cell ratio with a decrease in CD4+ lymphocytes.
  • An excessive increase in interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma)-producing T cells was observed.

Implications:

  • Rotavirus infection may trigger PLE through immune system activation, affecting intestinal integrity and vascular permeability.
  • Understanding these immunological changes is crucial for managing rare complications of rotavirus gastroenteritis.

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