Intussusception associated with rotavirus vaccination in a 2-month-old infant: A case report

Abstract Intussusception is an intestinal disease usually occurring within 2 years of age. Most cases are idiopathic or caused by intestinal lymphadenopathy after viral infection. The rotavirus vaccine is a kind of oral live attenuated vaccine approved by the Department of Health in Taiwan since 200...

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Main Authors: Shu-Wei Hu, Min-Yung Kuo, Hueng-Chuen Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:Tungs’ Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.4103/ETMJ.ETMJ-D-24-00002
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Summary:Abstract Intussusception is an intestinal disease usually occurring within 2 years of age. Most cases are idiopathic or caused by intestinal lymphadenopathy after viral infection. The rotavirus vaccine is a kind of oral live attenuated vaccine approved by the Department of Health in Taiwan since 2006. This vaccine reportedly increases the risk of intussusception, especially after the first dose. Herein, we report a case of intussusception after the first dose of oral rotavirus vaccination with surgical findings that could clarify the pathogenesis of rotavirus vaccine-induced intussusception.
ISSN:2071-3592
2949-9720