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ArticleCureus2025

Adult Intussusception Secondary to Varicella-Zoster Virus Infection.

Jennifer Madukaife, Micah Pippin, George Collins, Diahann Marshall

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Jennifer MadukaifeFamily Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Alexandria, USA.
Micah PippinFamily Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Alexandria, USA.
George CollinsPathology, Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, USA.
Diahann MarshallFamily Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Alexandria, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV), also known as human herpesvirus 3, is a double-stranded linear DNA virus. It can manifest as chickenpox in childhood and, much less commonly, in adulthood, and the latent virus can reemerge as shingles. This case investigates an unusual presentation of intussusception, telescoping of the bowel, in the context of varicella infection. Reports on this phenomenon are very rare, and the effects of VZV on gastrointestinal pathology are primarily theoretical. This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and targeted management and the need for further investigation into the association between VZV and intussusception.

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adult small bowel intussusceptionatypical varicellavaricella vaccinevaricella-zoster (chickenpox)varicella zoster virus infection

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PMID40370900
PMCPMC12075024

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