[Congenital galactosemia detected by severe Escherichia coli infections]. / Infections graves à colibacille révélatrices de galactosémie congénitale.

Three babies with untreated galactosaemia presented with severe coliform infections in the first month of life. The frequency of coliform infections in untreated patients is emphasised. Galactosaemia should be considered in any baby with a severe coliform infection.