Congenital cutaneous candidiasis
L. A. Kam and G. P. Giacoia
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.
