I think anyone could develop yeast of the nipple, and it could possibly
travel in the ducts through sexual foreplay if the woman has a vaginal yeast
infection.  Inadvertantly, she or her partner could bring the yeast from the
vaginal area up to the nipple.  I'm sure it's not common, but very possible.
Also it could be a sign of diabetes, since diabetic tissue is a good host for
yeast.  Any more ideas out there?  Shirley Morris, RN, IBCLC, LMT

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