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Occult blood
Baby is 2.5 months old, was cranky and stomach cramps. We did routine stool test, occult blood was seen. She's on antibiotics but still very uncomfortable. She has e coli infection. Could it be cows milk allergy?
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Please get markers of infection, like CBC and CRP. Could be entero-invasive E-coli. Appropriate antibiotic should work. Was she being given cow's milk?
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CBC, CRP and blood culture and stool for reducing substances
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Dr. Manjeet
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Gut Infections can lead to secondary cow milk allergy
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Visit your pediatrician for detailed examination
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