Cow milk protein allergy presenting as feeding intolerance and eosinophilia: case reports of three preterm neonates

Paediatr Int Child Health. 2014 Nov 19:2046905514Y0000000165. doi: 10.1179/2046905514Y.0000000165. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Three preterm infants with cow milk protein allergy (CMPA) presented with feeding intolerance, sepsis-like episodes and persistent moderate-to-severe eosinophilia. After eliminating cow milk, the clinical symptoms improved significantly. CMPA can cause common manifestations in sick preterm infants such as feeding intolerance and eosinophilia.

Keywords: Cow milk protein allergy,; Eosinophilia; Feeding intolerance,; Preterm infant,.