Recurrent acute life-threatening events and lactic acidosis caused by chronic carbon monoxide poisoning in an infant.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Acute severe carbon monoxide poisoning is usually easy to recognize and diagnose. However, chronic or less severe exposure may produce more subtle symptoms. We report on a 31/2-year-old girl who was admitted to the hospital several times with acute, life-threatening events, acidosis, and flu-like symptoms. The diagnosis was elusive, but after careful questioning of family members and a home visit, chronic carbon monoxide poisoning was diagnosed.
Medical subject headings
- Acidosis, Lactic
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Diarrhea
- Dyspnea