[Congenital candidiasis of the skin (author's transl)].

A typical case of congenital candidiasis of the skin is reported. In these babies the eruption, already widespread at birth, is initially macular to become papulo-pustular, then dries up with desquamation of the skin. The finding of Candida albicans in the amniotic fluid and in placental smears confirms that the infection was present before birth.

[Extensive cellulitis during chicken-pox. Six causes (author's transl)].

The authors report 6 cases of extensive cellulitis, in 6 children with chicken-pox. This is a rare complication during this disease. If streptococcal etiology is not always proved, clinical aspect and the dramatic reponse to treatment by penicillin G, characterize this kind of complication.