Congenital nemaline myopathy due to ACTA1-gene mutation and carnitine insufficiency: a case report.

A premature boy with a congenital form of nemaline myopathy due to mutation in the ACTA1-gene showed decreased carnitine levels in the eighth week of life. After sufficient oral carnitine substitution he improved gradually. In the first 15 months of life he made good progress; he reached full head control, learned to sit unsupported and was able to raise objects.

[Congenital candida infections].

Congenital candida infection is a rare disease, although the incidence of candida vaginitis during pregnancy is high. We report on five cases each showing patterns considered typical for candida infection. The infective agent can cause chorioamnionitis even in the presence of intact fetal membranes.