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Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [3]
Congenital cutaneous candidiasis is a type of candida infection in newborn babies, which appears as generalized red patches and small bumps on the skin or in the mouth, appearing at birth or a few days after birth. [3] [4] It can also occur as more serious widespread disseminated type. [3]
[7] [6] The baby can create cracked nipples due to the strong sucking pressure, stretching and pulling the nipple, the friction and rubbing of skin to skin. [2] [7] The cause of sore, cracked nipples can also be from a yeast or Candida infection in the baby or the mother or both. Thrush can develop after the use of antibiotics. [2]
Clotrimazole, sold under the brand name Lotrimin, among others, is an antifungal medication. [2] It is used to treat vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, diaper rash, tinea versicolor, and types of ringworm including athlete's foot and jock itch. [2] It can be taken by mouth or applied as a cream to the skin or in the vagina. [2]
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The baby is at greater risk of being affected if the mother contracts HSV in later pregnancy. [2] In such scenarios a prolonged rupture of membranes or childbirth trauma may increase the risk further. [2] Globally, it is estimated to affect one in 10,000 births. [1] Around 1 in every 3,500 babies in the United States contract the infection. [5]