Red diaper syndrome is an infection by ''
Serratia marcescens
''Serratia marcescens'' () is a species of bacillus (shape), rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria in the family Yersiniaceae. It is a facultative anaerobe and an opportunistic pathogen in humans. It was discovered in 1819 by Bartolomeo Bizio in Pa ...
'' bacteria that causes a baby's diaper as well as nursing pads and breast pumps to turn pink or red.
Absent signs of
clinical infection, it is safe to continue breastfeeding.
References
Breastfeeding
Infections specific to the perinatal period
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