Congenital cutaneous candidiasis

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Congenital cutaneous candidiasis
Other namesBeck-Ibrahim disease
infectious diseases
SymptomsSkin, disseminated[3]
Usual onsetBirth - few days[4]
CausesCandida[4]
FrequencyRare[3]

Congenital cutaneous candidiasis is a type of

skin or in the mouth, appearing at birth or a few days after birth.[3][4] It can also occur as more serious widespread disseminated type.[3]

It is caused by

fungal filaments may be seen when the sample is stained.[3]

It is rare.[3] The earliest known reports of new-born fungal infections in newborns following pregnancy were in the 19th century.[3] The condition was previously known as 'Beck-Ibrahim disease', a term now abandoned due the association of Ibrahim with Nazi euthanasia.[2]

Signs and symptoms

It may present as generalized red patches and small

skin, appearing at birth or a few days after birth.[3][4] There may be inflamed eyes, lung infection, and the baby may have swollen vagina and vulva.[3] It can also occur as a more serious widespread disseminated type.[3]

Other features include difficulty breathing,

Diagnosis

Diagnosis cannot usually be made before birth.

fungal filaments may be seen when the sample is stained.[3]

Bilirubin may be high and medical imaging may show evidence of pneumonia.[3]

Cause

It is caused by

premature rupture of membranes in a mother with vaginal thrush.[5]

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