Beck-Ibrahim disease
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Named after Soma Beck (1872–1930), Hungarian dermatologist, and Yusuf Ibrahim (1877–1953), Egyptian-born German pediatrician.
Noun[edit]
Beck-Ibrahim disease (uncountable)
- A fungal infection in infants, characterized by red patches and small bumps on the skin or in the mouth, appearing at birth or a few days after birth.
Usage notes[edit]
- This term has been superseded by congenital cutaneous candidiasis, due to the association of Yusuf Ibraham with Nazi euthanasia.