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Yersinia intussusception: case report and review.

Austin N May¹, Susan M Piper, Craig S Boutlis

¹Infectious Diseases Department, Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

|May 29, 2013

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This study details Australia's first pediatric Yersinia enterocolitica intussusception case. Early identification of Yersinia infection is crucial for appropriate antibiotic selection in children.

Keywords:

Yersinia case reports intussusception

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Pediatric Gastroenterology
Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology

Background:

Intussusception is a common pediatric emergency with multifactorial causes.
Infections, particularly Yersinia, are implicated in some intussusception cases.
Accurate diagnosis of Yersinia influences antibiotic treatment strategies.

Observation:

Reports Australia's first confirmed case of Yersinia enterocolitica-associated intussusception in a child.
Reviews global case data on Yersinia-related intussusception.

Findings:

Yersinia enterocolitica is a significant bacterial association in pediatric intussusception.
This case highlights the importance of considering Yersinia in the differential diagnosis.

Implications:

Informing clinical practice regarding pediatric intussusception diagnosis and management.
Guiding antibiotic choices in suspected Yersinia infections.
Contributing to the global understanding of intussusception etiology.