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Transient symptomatic zinc deficiency in a preterm exclusively breast-fed infant

2014; University of California, Davis; Volume: 20; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5070/d3202021547

1087-2108

André Oliveira, Susana Brás, Rodrigo Carvalho, Cristina Amaro, Jorge Cardoso,

Trace Elements in Health

A 5-month-old female infant, preterm, exclusively breast-fed, presented with a 2-month history of erythematous, erosive, and crusted patches and plaques in a peri-oral, scalp, genital, and peri-anal distribution. A clinical diagnosis of zinc deficiency was confirmed by a low serum zinc level in the infant and decreased maternal breast milk zinc. Complete resolution occurred within two weeks of oral zinc supplementation. Acquired zinc deficiency is a rare nutritional disorder of infants. Early diagnosis and adequate treatment will prevent associated morbidity and complications.