(Journal Article): Coxsackievirus Infection Associated with Acute Pancreatitis
 
Chrysos G, Kokkoris S, Protopsaltis J, Korantzopoulos P, Giannoulis G (Second Department of Internal Medicine, 'Tzanio' General Hospital of Piraeus. Piraeus, Greece, skokkoris2003@yahoo.gr )
 
IN: JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2004; 05(5):384-387

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ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: A variety of infectious agents have been reported as rare causes of acute pancreatitis. CASE REPORT: We briefly describe a 36-year-old man who presented with acute pancreatitis and a maculopapular rash. The marked elevation in antibody titer against coxsackievirus B, as well as the skin biopsy, was compatible with acute coxsackievirus B viral infection. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the fact that an appropriate investigation for viral infections should be performed in patients having acute pancreatitis and no classical risk factors.

TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report



 
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