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Bari pediatric hospital saves infant from rare E. coli infection
A 45-day-old infant has been successfully treated and discharged from the Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital in Bari after surviving a severe case of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).
The condition was caused by an Escherichia coli infection. While the infant did not consume contaminated food directly, epidemiological investigations by the Bari Policlinico Hygiene Unit and the Istituto Superiore di Sanità suggest the infection was transmitted from a family member who had consumed raw milk.
The infant arrived in critical condition with severe renal impairment, requiring daily intensive dialysis and complex invasive resuscitation maneuvers under the direction of Dr. Cristian Mirabile. Following stabilization, the patient was transferred to the pediatric nephrology team led by Dr. Mario Giordano for continued care before being discharged.
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Bari · Cristian Mirabile · Giovanni XXIII Pediatric Hospital · Istituto Superiore di Sanità · Mario Giordano
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- [● 2 SOURCES] A family member consumed raw milk, leading to the indirect transmission of E. coli to the 45-day-old infant. www.borderline24.com · www.mamme.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 45-day-old infant suffered from Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) caused by an E. coli infection. www.borderline24.com · www.mamme.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The infant's recovery was due to integrated work between resuscitation and nephrology teams. www.borderline24.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The infant required daily intensive dialysis and invasive resuscitation maneuvers. www.borderline24.com · www.mamme.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The infection was likely transmitted from person to person rather than through direct consumption of contaminated food by the infant. www.borderline24.com · www.mamme.it