<Heinig MJ, Francis J, Pappagianis D. Mammary candidosis in lactating women.
Journal of Human Lactation 1999; 15:281-288>
In the conclusion of this article, the authors state:
"It is prudent to prescribe systemic antifungals only after positive results
are obtained by direct microscopy or culture and topical medications have
failed to improve the condition".
I must be very imprudent, b/c I do neither of these every time I treat a
woman with symptoms of nipple/breast thrush.
Lisa Amir
MBBS, MMed, IBCLC - tired and imprudent on a Friday night!
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