title: There's a fungus among us!
abstract: Candida infections can be extremely persistent and often are a source of considerable frustration for parents and professionals. Appropriate management of the initial infection is critical. Too often the treatment is inadequate or carried out for too short a period. A fungus is an amazing organism, deceptive in its simplicity, tenacious in its adaptability. Management of candidiasis challenges the lactation consultant to provide not only assessment and intervention but reassurance and reassessment in order to preserve the breastfeeding relationship.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Hancock
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Spangler
mesh_terms: D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D001942:Breast Feeding; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003253:Consultants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009558:Nipples; D012008:Recurrence