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

Paediatr Int Child Health. 2015;35(4):337-41. doi: 10.1080/20469047.2015.1109229.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / immunology*
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Eosinophilia / etiology
  • Eosinophilia / pathology
  • Female
  • Food Hypersensitivity / diagnosis*
  • Food Hypersensitivity / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Male
  • Milk / adverse effects*
  • Milk Proteins / immunology*
  • Sepsis / etiology
  • Sepsis / pathology

Substances

  • Allergens
  • Milk Proteins