Ruiz‐Cabrera JR, Meléndrez‐Vásquez D, Moreno D, Prieto‐Jure R. Congenital cutaneous candidiasis in a premature neonate: A case report.
Clin Case Rep 2022;
10:e05773. [PMID:
35592050 PMCID:
PMC9097037 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.5773]
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Abstract
Congenital cutaneous candidiasis (CCC) is a rare and usually benign disorder that develops within the first week of life. It predominantly presents with diffuse maculopapular and papulopustular erythematous desquamating patches. We report a preterm neonate with respiratory distress syndrome and skin diffuse maculopapular lesions at birth. Candida albicans was isolated from skin and gastrointestinal fluid culture; she underwent medical treatment with topical and systemic antifungal with clinical improvement and skin lesions resolution.
CCC is a rare infection with few reports in the literature; it can occur in preterm or term neonates with heterogeneous clinical manifestations. Early recognition and prompt diagnosis are essential to initiate treatment to avoid systemic compromise.
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