Cronobacter Support
02-17-2009, 05:41 PM
Infants, especially those who are premature, low birth-weight, and/or immunocompromised are at a higher risk for contracting fatal or seriously debilitating Enterobacter sakazakii (E. sakazakii) infection from powdered baby formula. Powdered infant formula is a commercially non-sterile product which can contain the potentially lethal bacteria, Enterobacter sakazakii.
Signs and symptoms of an Enterobacter sakazakii infection include but are not limited to:
meningitis leading to ventriculitis (inflammation of the brain cavity)
brain abscess
infarction (death of brain tissue)
cyst formation in the brain
conjunctivitis (inflammation of the clear membrane that coats the inner aspect of the eyelids and the outer aspect of the eye)
bulging fontanelles (soft spots)
destruction of the frontal lobes of the brain
seizures
spastic quadriplegia
hypothermia
fever
bradycardia (slow heart rate)
poor feeding
irritability
jaundice
grunting respirations
instability of body temperature
If your baby has any of these signs or symptoms, please seek medical attention immediately. For additional information regarding powdered baby formula and the risk of Enterobacter sakazakii infection, please feel free to contact us at (800) 948-6002. Discuss the pros and cons of formula feeding with your physician or midwife.
Signs and symptoms of an Enterobacter sakazakii infection include but are not limited to:
meningitis leading to ventriculitis (inflammation of the brain cavity)
brain abscess
infarction (death of brain tissue)
cyst formation in the brain
conjunctivitis (inflammation of the clear membrane that coats the inner aspect of the eyelids and the outer aspect of the eye)
bulging fontanelles (soft spots)
destruction of the frontal lobes of the brain
seizures
spastic quadriplegia
hypothermia
fever
bradycardia (slow heart rate)
poor feeding
irritability
jaundice
grunting respirations
instability of body temperature
If your baby has any of these signs or symptoms, please seek medical attention immediately. For additional information regarding powdered baby formula and the risk of Enterobacter sakazakii infection, please feel free to contact us at (800) 948-6002. Discuss the pros and cons of formula feeding with your physician or midwife.