The mother of a 4 months old infant reports that he has had 3 to 4 days of constipation. She states that the baby has had difficulty feeding over the past 24 hours and is unable to suck and swallow. She is also worried that he feels limp in her arms and appears to have a very weak cry. What potential sequelae do you need to be concerned about?

Death due to respiratory failure

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