What is food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome?

Also known as: FPIES.

Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome occurs in a small percentage of infants after ingestion of an offending food, causing repetitive vomiting sometimes with diarrhea leading to dehydration and possibly shock.

---

Reviewed by: Amy S Feldman, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM