The Mysterious Decline of a Nonstop Crying Baby

A detailed case report in the New England Journal of Medicine describes the puzzling case of an 8-week-old baby who began crying more and became increasingly irritable before rapidly declining. Despite numerous tests, including blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds, doctors were unable to determine the cause. The baby eventually showed signs of lethargy, difficulty breathing, and muscle weakness, leading to intubation and mechanical ventilation in the pediatric intensive care unit.