Food for Thought: Could You Recognize a Foodborne Illness?
An infant presents with constipation, poor feeding, sluggish pupils, diminished suck and gag reflexes. His mother also reports that his cries are unusually soft at night, making him hard to hear. These symptoms could lead clinicians in several directions, but one question about nutrition may provide an important clue: What is the infant eating? If the answer includes formula, a possible foodborne exposure may need to be considered.
The recent widespread Cyclospora outbreak demonstrated just how varied foodborne illnesses can be and raised questions about food safety. The outbreak, linked to…
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