Four new cases of congenital mycosis are described. Fifteen cases were found in the litterature. Although this fetal infection appears to be scarce, its frequency is probably underestimated. Because of the nature of lesions, it is possible to assume that Candida albicans ascends from the vagina through clinically undamaged membranes. The newborn may be a well-developed term baby, a premature, or a small-for-date baby; even miscarriage may happen. The physiopathology of this infection is discussed.
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