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Case Reports
. 1990 Mar-Apr;19(2):171-3.
doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1990.tb01636.x.

Candidiasis in the breastfeeding mother and infant

H A Johnstone  1 , J F Marcinak
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Candidiasis in the breastfeeding mother and infant

H A Johnstone et al. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1990 Mar-Apr.

Abstract

Candidiasis in a breastfeeding mother and infant is described. The mother's breasts were a continuous source of Candida albicans, resulting in persistent thrush in the infant. The infant and mother were successfully treated with clotrimazole in a gel form. This report emphasizes the importance of treating both the infected mother and infant to prevent reinfection and ensure successful breastfeeding.

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