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Congenital Cutaneous Candidiasis in Two Full‐Term Infants
Author(s) -
Tieu Kathy D.,
Satter Elizabeth K.,
Zaleski Lisa,
Koehler Matthew
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01468.x
Subject(s) - medicine , term (time) , pediatrics , full term , dermatology , pregnancy , genetics , physics , quantum mechanics , biology
We describe two full‐term infants who presented with congenital cutaneous candidiasis (CCC) and compare their clinical presentation and outcome with that of neonatal candidiasis and chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis. Although candidal vulvovaginitis occurs in up to one‐third of pregnancies, CCC is uncommon and can be confused with more‐serious pustular disorders that present in neonates. Greater awareness of CCC is essential to make an early diagnosis and distinguish it from other infections.