> Has anyone ever heard of getting a yeast infection in the breast when not
> nursing. This female has not nursed a child in 30 years.

Yes, I've heard of it before. If the woman's partner has some kind of oral yeast
and oral-mipple contact is part of their love making, it might very well be
passed on (especially if she has a vaginal yeast and that bodypart is caressed
by mouth as well).

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, living in Maaseik, Belgium
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac
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