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Intussusception in a child with respiratory syncytial virus: a new association.

Authors :
Moore FO
Berne JD
Slamon NB
Penfil SH
Dunn SP
Source :
Delaware medical journal [Del Med J] 2006 May; Vol. 78 (5), pp. 185-7.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Intussusception is known to be associated with childhood viral illnesses. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has not, to our knowledge, been previously reported in association with intussusception. We report a case of a 4-month-old boy admitted with RSV bronchiolitis, who subsequently developed an intussusception during the hospital course, necessitating laparotomy and resection.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0011-7781
Volume :
78
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Delaware medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16739938