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Unforeseen severity in a case of neonatal cow milk protein allergy: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Cow milk protein allergy (CMPA) is one of the most common childhood allergies that manifests with a range of digestive symptoms and skin reactions, which usually resolve with age. In this report, we present the case of a one-month-old male who presented with a rare and severe manifestation of neonatal CMPA. The neonate underwent numerous hospital admissions due to a presentation that closely mimicked symptoms of a metabolic disorder and sepsis. Our primary objective is to highlight the significance of systematically considering or excluding a CMPA diagnosis, irrespective of the severity of presentation. This proactive approach may potentially reduce future complications among the affected paediatric population, thereby preventing prolonged hospitalisation and the associated disease burden, as seen in this case.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.11615

Authors: Alizeh Imran, Fatima Mustafa Lakdawala, Shahzaib Khan

Institutions: Ziauddin University, Ziauddin Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research

Subfield: Immunology and Allergy

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650