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KB63.0 category

Late metabolic acidosis of newborn

Definition

Mild to moderate metabolic acidosis occurring between 1 to 3 weeks of age in otherwise healthy premature infants fed cow's milk and accompanied by poor growth. This is thought to be due to excessive protein content of the milk.

Also indexed as

Late metabolic acidosis of newborn

Nearby in Certain specified transitory neonatal electrolyte or metabolic disturbances