In a case from February 2022, an infant died two weeks after symptoms developed – despite treatment with antibiotics. About 40% of infants who develop meningitis die, according to the CDC. However, it can lead to meningitis, sepsis and other devastating complications such as permanent brain damage. Most cases of Cronobacter infection are treatable with antibiotics, and this infant made a full recovery after 21 days of intravenous antibiotics. A second strain of bacteria was also found on an open water container that was used to prepare the formula. The genetic makeup of the bacteria found in the infant’s cerebrospinal fluid was a close match to the bacteria found in an open can of powdered formula in the home. In one case outlined in the new CDC report, a 14-day-old infant was hospitalized in September 2021 with fever, irritability and excessive crying, along with a mouth infection and diaper rash. Baby milk formula on kitchen background Adobe StockįDA lays out plan to combat bacterial contamination of baby formula Milk powder for baby in measuring spoon on can. Powder milk for baby and blue spoon on light background close-up.
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