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Neonatal parechovirus infection mimicking a surgical abdomen

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Human parechovirus-3 (PeVA3) infection is a common cause of febrile illness in young infants and the spectrum of clinical presentation is broad. We describe a term infant who presented with marked abdominal distension and anorexia, concerning for an acute surgical abdomen. Evaluation revealed that the infant had PeVA3 infection. This case highlights the importance of recognising severe abdominal distension and discomfort as a clinical presentation associated with PeV and the potential utility of rapid testing for PeV.

Source: BMJ Case Reports

DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-229053

Authors: Megan J Kirkley, Christine Robinson, Samuel R Dominguez, Kevin Messacar

Institutions: Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Anschutz

Language: English

Topic: Viral Infections and Immunology Research

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2954963923

FWCI: 0.181

Cites: 10

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10