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Cincinnati--A Syracuse mom will spend just seven more days in jail after pleading guilty to injecting her already ill child's feeding tube with Benadryl sickening him further.

An Ohio Court sentenced Jessica Valik, 26, to 180 days in jail Tuesday. But she has already served 173 days in the Hamilton County jail and will be released next week, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported.



Jessica Valik

Valik pleaded guilty earlier this month to misdemeanor child endangering. Under Ohio law the maximum penalty is 180 days for a misdemeanor offense.

Valik's son is being treated at Cincinnati Children's Hospital for epidermolysis bullosa a rare, congenital skin disorder that causes painful blistering, scarring and missing skin.

Prosecutors said Valik was injecting Benadryl into his feeding tube. It caused the little boy to have severe diarrhea and to become dehydrated. According to court documents, the multiple diaper changes he needed increased the risks of infection, pain and life-threatening complications for the child, the Enquirer said.

The hospital will not allow Valik back on its property. A judge warned her that she faces criminal trespassing charges if she goes there.

A social worker said the boy's condition has since improved.

Valik did not speak in court. Her lawyer Massimino Ionna, said EB causes itching and pain and that his client was giving her son Benedryl to help with his symptoms, the Enquirer said.

She has set up a website with photos and a blog abut her son's illness.

Officials said that Valik's father is pursuing guardianship of the boy.