Congenital Candidiasis in a Preterm Neonate: Raising Awareness of a Rare and Unpredictable Disease

Abstract

Congenital cutaneous candidiasis is a rare disease that is usually misdiagnosed as a type of benign neonatal eruption. We report on a preterm infant born with diffuse skin rashes that evolved into various forms and misleading the diagnosis. The persistence of respiratory distress and worsening of chest X-ray findings should alert the physician to systemic involvement. A high index of suspicion and prompt systemic treatment can improve survival rates.

Keywords

• Cutaneous candidiasis
• preterm
• neonates
• skin rashes