DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Human genes for neonatal candidiasis

Neonatal candidiasis [DOID:9577]

A candidiasis that involves fungal infection in neonates caused by Candida species. Low birthweight and age, prolonged intravascular catheterization and the use of antibiotic drugs are the principle predisposing conditions for systemic candidiasis in neonates.

Synonyms:  neonatal candidiasis,  DOID:9577,  neonatal candidiasises,  Neonatal candida infection,  Neonatal Candida infection ...