Intussusception . . . and other stories
BMJ 2024; 385 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q779 (Published 11 April 2024) Cite this as: BMJ 2024;385:q779
Infection and intussusception
Intussusception, which occurs when a part of the intestine invaginates within a more distal segment, is a common cause of acute bowel obstruction in infants. Case-control studies have implicated viruses, particularly adenovirus type C, in its causation and an oral vaccine against rotavirus had to be recalled because it increased the risk of intussusception. An ecological analysis from Australia reports that rates of idiopathic intussusception halved during pandemic lockdowns, suggesting that transmissible agents are the trigger in a substantial number of cases (Clin Infect Dis doi:10.1093/cid/ciae084).
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