Congenital candida pneumonia and sepsis: a case report and review of the literature
Gerberding, K.M.; Eisenhut, C.C.; Engle, W.A.; Cohen, M.D.
Journal of Perinatology Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association 9(2): 159-161
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0743-8346 PMID: 2661761 Document Number: 331672
A term newborn with Candida albicans infection of the lungs and blood is described. Although no maternal risk factors were identified, this patient's rapid clinical deterioration and postmortem findings suggest congenital infection. Related cases in the literature are reviewed. This case suggests that a diagnosis of fungal pneumonia should be considered in any infant presenting with severe respiratory distress.