Infectious diseases and metabolic emergencies in inborn errors of metabolism

M. Petrisano, S. Sestito, L. Castaldo, S. Ferraro, M. Miraglia Del, S. Leonardi, M.D. Ceravolo, C. Cuppari, A. Salpietro, R. Gallizzi, L. Pensabene, D. Concolino

Article ID: 4978
Vol 36, Issue 1S1, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23812/j.biol.regul.homeost.agents.202236.1S1.20
Received: 11 March 2022; Accepted: 11 March 2022; Available online: 11 March 2022; Issue release: 11 March 2022

Abstract

Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) can present as emergencies during acute metabolic decompensation that requires specific therapies to avoid morbidity and death. Metabolic imbalance is usually precipitated by diet or intercurrent illness, and symptoms are nonspecific, increasing the possibility of a missed diagnosis. The principle of acute management is to stop further decompensation and provide adequate metabolic needs.


Keywords

Inborn errors;metabolism;emergencies;acute decompensation


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