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Intrauterine candida infection in premature baby
Acta Pathologica Japonica
|July 1, 1981
Abstract:
An autopsy case of pulmonary candidiasis occurring in an neonatal girl was reported. The mycological examination of the lung take at autopsy revealed only Candida albicans and followed by the elucidation under the microscopic sections prepared with special stains; periodic acid-Schiff and methenamine silver, in the lung, stomach, umbilical cord, and amnion. The presence of candida vaginitis in her mother supported the concept that Candida albicans was the etiological agent of the pulmonary candidiasis.
Insights
Pulmonary candidiasis in a neonate was identified via autopsy. Candida albicans, found in the infant and mother, was confirmed as the cause of the lung infection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Neonatal Pathology
Background:
- Pulmonary candidiasis is a serious fungal infection that can affect neonates.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes in affected infants.
Observation:
- An autopsy was performed on a neonatal girl with suspected pulmonary candidiasis.
- Mycological examination of lung tissue identified Candida albicans.
Findings:
- Special stains (periodic acid-Schiff and methenamine silver) revealed Candida albicans in the lung, stomach, umbilical cord, and amnion.
- Candida vaginitis in the mother suggested a potential transmission route.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering Candida albicans in neonatal pulmonary infections.
- Understanding transmission routes, such as maternal-fetal transfer, is vital for prevention strategies.