Congenital cutaneous candidiasis.

American Journal of Diseases of Children
L A Kam, G P Giacoia

Abstract

Two cases of congenital cutaneous candidiasis are presented in order to call attention to this rarely recognized and infrequently reported condition. Clinical features and appropriate cultures are useful in differentiating the lesions from other more common dermatoses of the neonatal period. Microscopic examination of the placenta may disclose fungal funisitis or chorioamnionitis, thus defining the congenital nature of the disease. Topical antifungal therapy is sufficient unless systemic candidiasis is present. No evidence of impaired immunological responsiveness was found in the two infants.

Citations

Apr 19, 2000·Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America·J H RexJ E Edwards

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Candida albicans

Candida albicans is an opportunistic, fungal pathogen of humans that frequently causes superficial infections of oral and vaginal mucosal surfaces of debilitated and susceptible individuals. Discover the latest research on Candida albicans here.

Candidiasis

Candidiasis is a common fungal infection caused by Candida and it can affect many parts for the body including mucosal membranes as well as the gastrointestinal, urinary, and respiratory tracts. Here is the latest research.

Candidiasis (ASM)

Candidiasis is a common fungal infection caused by Candida and it can affect many parts for the body including mucosal membranes as well as the gastrointestinal, urinary, and respiratory tracts. Here is the latest research.