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J Clin Pathol 62:1026-1028 doi:10.1136/jcp.2008.063610
  • Case report

Intestinal intussusception in adults due to acute enterovirus infection

  1. A Y Chia,
  2. J K Chia
  1. EV Med Research, Lomita, California, USA
  1. Correspondence to Dr J K Chia, EV Med Research, 25332 Narbonne Avenue #170, Lomita, CA 90717, USA; evmed{at}sbcglobal.net
  • Accepted 20 March 2009
  • Published Online First 30 July 2009

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.

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  • Competing interests None.

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  • Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.

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