[Arthritis caused by Candida in an immunocompetent infant with a history of systemic candidiasis in the neonatal period]

An Pediatr (Barc). 2009 Apr;70(4):383-5. doi: 10.1016/j.anpedi.2008.12.001. Epub 2009 Mar 5.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We report the case of knee arthritis in an immunocompetent infant man, 10 month-old, caused by Candida albicans. He suffered in the past septic arthritis due to Candida albicans in the neonatal period. Initial management included treatment with liposomal amphotericin B and fluconazole at hospital discharge. Primary immunodeficiency was ruled out. Ongoing follow up during 1 year has been uneventful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Arthritis, Infectious / microbiology*
  • Candidiasis*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Recurrence