Intestinal intussusception in adults due to acute enterovirus infection

J Clin Pathol. 2009 Nov;62(11):1026-8. doi: 10.1136/jcp.2008.063610. Epub 2009 Jul 30.

Abstract

Three adult cases of intussusceptions, associated with enteroviruses occurring within a 3-week period, are reported. Virological studies include viral RNA detection in stool samples and staining for enterovirus protein by immunoperoxidase staining of the resected intestinal tissues. A new mechanism for intussusception associated with enterovirus is proposed. Tap water was implicated in the outbreak. Better monitoring of drinking-water may prevent other cases of non-polio enterovirus infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Enterovirus / isolation & purification
  • Enterovirus Infections / complications*
  • Enterovirus Infections / diagnosis
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Intestine, Small / virology*
  • Intussusception / virology*
  • RNA, Viral / analysis
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • RNA, Viral