Rivista di formazione e aggiornamento professionale del pediatra e del medico di base, fondata nel 1982. In collaborazione con l'Associazione Culturale Pediatri.
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FPIES

Angela Barachino
Pediatra di famiglia, Mira, Venezia

Novembre 2024 | DOI: 10.53126/MEBXXVIIN189

Abstract
A 2-month-old girl presented with diarrhoea and skin rash. Initially suspected of having a viral infection, she was hospitalized because of persistent symptoms, dehydration and weight loss. Despite intravenous antibiotics, she only improved after switching to a hydrolysed formula. Later, she had severe reactions after reintroducing regular formula, raising suspicion of Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES). Subsequently, the diagnosis was confirmed and soy formula and solid food were introduced.
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