I need help with a reference to help me out with this mom's provider
Mom has had several courses of antibiotics for recurrent mastitis (we  
are working on the reasons for the mastitis). She has classic  
symptoms of thrush on her very pink, cracked nipples along with  
shooting pain and itching.. Baby has no signs in the mouth or diaper  
area.

However...
When she went to get the prescription, her provider whipped out a  
"black-light", checked her nipples with it and said she "defiantly"  
does not have thrush because the black-light would show it.

I remember that I read the black-light fluorescing the yeast is a  
myth but I can't find it. I thought for sure it was in the archives  
but no luck.  Can any of you help me out?

Marie Davis RN IBCLC
web site: www.lactationconsultant.info

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