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Congenital pemphigus

Report of three cases

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Three cases of congenital pemphigus are reported. The diagnosis was based on the presence of large bullae and blisters on the skin at birth, and recovery of polymorphs andStaph. aureus from the vesicle fluid. An attempt is made to explain the mode of infection.

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    P. C. Bajpai, S. P. Gupta & M. Mathur

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  1. P. C. Bajpai
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From the Dept. of Pediatrics, K. G. Medical College and G.M. & Associated Hospitals, Lucknow.

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Bajpai, P.C., Gupta, S.P. & Mathur, M. Congenital pemphigus. Indian J Pediatr 35, 556–560 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02759679

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