HomeKROK Question Archive
Exam questionKROK 2Medicine ยท 2024

One hour after being fed with a milk formula, the baby developed cyanosis of the lips, mucosa, nails, and face. Later the baby developed nausea, increased salivation, pain in the epigastric region, vomiting, and diarrhea. The pediatrician detected signs of cardiopulmonary failure in the baby. Investigation determined that the milk formula was prepared using the water from a well. What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Answer options

  1. Staphylococcal toxicosis
  2. Food poisoning caused by heavy metals
  3. Nitrate-nitrite intoxication
  4. Food poisoning caused by organochlorine pesticides
  5. Foodborne toxicoinfection
Correct answer

Nitrate-nitrite intoxication

This educational archive is provided by KROKEXAM and is not an official testing authority publication.