Term Name:	neonatal candidiasis
Synonyms:	neonatal candida infection, Neonatal monilia infection, neonatal moniliasis
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:9577]   ( DOID:9577 )