title: [A baby who is too pink].
abstract: A 5 week old preterm boy born by caesarean section on maternal indication at a gestational age of 33 weeks is described, who developed a symptomatic zinc deficiency. He developed diarrhea, dermatological problems and convulsions. IV-zinc supplements and subsequent oral zinc medication induced a complete remission of symptoms. Pathofysiologic sequences as well as disease states (sub-normal intake before and after birth, decreased absorption and increased loss) that can lead to zinc deficiency are discussed. To prevent a deficiency, an intake of 300-450 mcg/kg/day i.v. of elementary zinc in case of total parenteral nutrition and 700 mcg/kg/day p.o. in case of oral feeding is recommended.
mesh_terms: D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008431:Maternal-Fetal Exchange; D011247:Pregnancy; D012872:Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / Q000209:etiology; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D015032:Zinc
vernacular_title: Een te roze baby.