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Infant Hospitalized in Life-Threatening Condition for Severe Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
A 21-day-old infant was hospitalized in critical condition at Hadassah Ein Kerem due to severe dehydration and vomiting caused by a previously undiagnosed cow's milk protein allergy. Doctors identified the allergy after the infant lost over 20% of his body weight and developed metabolic acidosis.
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What happened
- 01A 21-day-old infant was hospitalized in life-threatening condition due to severe dehydration and vomiting.
- 02Doctors diagnosed a severe allergy to cow's milk protein as the cause of the infant's critical state.
- 03The infant lost over 20% of his body weight and suffered from severe metabolic acidosis.
- 04Dr. David Rechman, head of the emergency room, described the infant as being on the verge of collapse.
- 05The infant was treated with fluids, switched to a special formula, and has since been released.
The infant was stabilized, switched to a special formula, and has since been released.
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