title: Candidiasis in the breastfeeding mother and infant.
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.
authors.affiliation: Health Care for the Homeless, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Johnstone
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Marcinak
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000635:transmission*; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000188:drug therapy; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000188:drug therapy; D003022:Clotrimazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009558:Nipples / Q000382:microbiology
chemical_list: D003022:Clotrimazole