Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management01:29

Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

318
Diagnosing and managing appendicitis requires a structured and comprehensive approach that spans from initial assessment to postoperative care. Here is an overview of the process:
Diagnosing Appendicitis
It requires a multifaceted approach, starting with a detailed physical examination to pinpoint the location and nature of the pain and identify any associated symptoms. Laboratory tests play a crucial role. A complete Blood Count (CBC) typically reveals leukocytosis (an increased number of...
318
Appendicitis-I: Introduction01:22

Appendicitis-I: Introduction

1.6K
The appendix, a small, narrow, blind tube extending from the inferior part of the cecum, is widely regarded as a vestigial organ, having lost much of its original function through evolution. Despite its diminished role, the appendix can become inflamed, a condition known as appendicitis.
Etiology: Appendicitis can arise from various causes, primarily rooted in the obstruction of the appendix lumen. Factors contributing to this obstruction include fecal accumulation, lymphoid hyperplasia and, in...
1.6K
Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment01:25

Transmission-based Precautions II: Airborne and Protective Environment

1.7K
Transmission-based precautions are for patients infected or suspected to be infected (or colonized) with organisms posing a significant risk to others. The transmission precautions include airborne and protective environment precautions.
Airborne precautions:
Use airborne precautions when treating patients known or suspected to have diseases that spread through the air—for example, tuberculosis or measles. These organisms are present in smaller droplets expelled by an infected person and...
1.7K
Transmission-based Precautions I: Contact, Enteric, and Droplets01:17

Transmission-based Precautions I: Contact, Enteric, and Droplets

4.3K
Transmission-based precautions are for patients known to be infected or suspected to be infected or colonized with organisms that pose a significant risk to others. Some transmission-based precautions include contact, enteric, and droplet.
Contact Precautions:
Contact precautions are the measures taken to prevent the transmission of infectious agents, especially epidemiologically important microorganisms such as MRSA or influenza, primarily transmitted through direct or indirect contact with an...
4.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Traumatic Versus Atraumatic Causes of Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Pathophysiology and Outcomes.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Imaging-Based Classification of Fifth Metatarsal Fractures and Its Impact on Clinical Decision-Making: A Systematic Review.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Nerve Grafting for Axillary Nerve Injuries Following Shoulder Trauma: A Systematic Review of Surgical Outcomes.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Optimising Care for Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis in District General Hospitals: Best Practice Insights and Review of Literature.

Cureus·2025
Same author

Mission of polio eradication in Pakistan- a review on challenges and future recommendations.

New microbes and new infections·2025
Same author

Comparative outcomes of treatment modalities in nonagenarians with nonmetastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract·2024
Same journal

Single-stage minimally invasive resection of synchronous left atrial myxoma and pulmonary atypical carcinoid: case report.

Journal of surgical case reports·2026
Same journal

Laparoscopic management of aortofemoral graft erosion into the sigmoid colon following secondary aortoenteric fistula: a case report.

Journal of surgical case reports·2026
Same journal

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm-derived pancreatic cancer of the ventral duct in patient with pancreas divisum: a case report.

Journal of surgical case reports·2026
Same journal

A giant 31-cm pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm: a 4-year progression and surgical challenge.

Journal of surgical case reports·2026
Same journal

Well-leg compartment syndrome after orthopedic surgery in the hemi-lithotomy position: a three-case series and literature review.

Journal of surgical case reports·2026
Same journal

Gastric perforation mimicking acute cholecystitis: a case report.

Journal of surgical case reports·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Murine Appendectomy Model of Chronic Colitis Associated Colorectal Cancer by Precise Localization of Caecal Patch
08:51

Murine Appendectomy Model of Chronic Colitis Associated Colorectal Cancer by Precise Localization of Caecal Patch

Published on: August 24, 2019

10.5K

SARS-CoV-2 isolation from an appendix.

Shahzaib Ahmad1, Rahim Nadeem Ahmed1, Poonam Jani1

  • 1Department of Critical Care, Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath CR7 7YE, UK.

Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|August 29, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection can cause gastrointestinal issues. This case report details the first instance of SARS-CoV-2 directly causing acute appendicitis, confirmed via PCR testing of appendiceal tissue.

More Related Videos

Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection in K18 hACE2 Transgenic Mice Using Reporter-Expressing Recombinant SARS-CoV-2
08:41

Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection in K18 hACE2 Transgenic Mice Using Reporter-Expressing Recombinant SARS-CoV-2

Published on: November 5, 2021

3.1K
Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs
07:13

Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs

Published on: April 9, 2021

4.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Murine Appendectomy Model of Chronic Colitis Associated Colorectal Cancer by Precise Localization of Caecal Patch
08:51

Murine Appendectomy Model of Chronic Colitis Associated Colorectal Cancer by Precise Localization of Caecal Patch

Published on: August 24, 2019

10.5K
Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection in K18 hACE2 Transgenic Mice Using Reporter-Expressing Recombinant SARS-CoV-2
08:41

Live Imaging and Quantification of Viral Infection in K18 hACE2 Transgenic Mice Using Reporter-Expressing Recombinant SARS-CoV-2

Published on: November 5, 2021

3.1K
Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs
07:13

Swabbing the Urban Environment - A Pipeline for Sampling and Detection of SARS-CoV-2 From Environmental Reservoirs

Published on: April 9, 2021

4.5K

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Virology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) primarily presents with respiratory symptoms.
  • Gastrointestinal manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection are increasingly recognized.
  • Emerging evidence suggests SARS-CoV-2 may contribute to surgical pathologies.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms initially suggestive of atypical appendicitis.
  • Histological examination revealed unusual features in the appendiceal tissue.
  • The patient was later confirmed to have SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of SARS-CoV-2 directly causing acute appendicitis.
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing confirmed the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the appendiceal tissue.
  • The atypical histological findings were directly attributed to the viral infection.

Implications:

  • SARS-CoV-2 should be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute appendicitis, especially with atypical presentations.
  • This finding highlights the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to induce surgical conditions beyond respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 may cause appendicitis and other surgical pathologies.