Intestinal intussusception in adults due to acute enterovirus infection.
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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EV Med Research, Lomita, California 90717, USA.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D004770:Enterovirus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004769:Enterovirus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000821:virology*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000821:virology*; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D055815:Young Adult
D012367:RNA, Viral