10 Symptoms of E. Coli Infection
7. Irritability
Irritability is a hard symptom to describe due to its subjective nature. Most pediatricians agree that irritability can be described as the abrupt change in behavior of a child which is characterized by excessive crying and restlessness despite multiple comforting attempts. This is one of the most important symptoms in young children as they are unable to express their symptoms using words. It is a non-specific symptom that can be associated with many conditions.
E. Coli is one of the most common causes of neonatal meningitis. Irritability can be the first and sometimes the only sign of acute bacterial meningitis in the newborn. This is a very serious condition that requires urgent medical treatment to prevent further complications.
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