Abstract:A 2-month-old previously healthy, full-term female presented with fever, nonbloody emesis, and melena. On presentation, she was febrile, in status epilepticus requiring antiepileptic medications, and hypotensive requiring fluid resuscitation, inotropic support, and rapid sequence intubation. Initial physical exam was notable for pulmonary rales, abdominal distention, and signs of severe dehydration but no dysmorphic features or palpable lymphadenopathy.Laboratory investigation revealed leukocytosis (23 × 10 3 … Show more
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