Cronobacter Support
04-02-2009, 10:56 AM
There are many symptoms that could arise when an infant has been infected with Enterobacter Sakazakii (Cronobacter). Knowing the symptoms & how to recognize them may help you seek treatment at an earlier stage. Symptoms of Cronobacter infection include:
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
The following posts will break down each symptom & how to recognize them.
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
The following posts will break down each symptom & how to recognize them.