Candidal infections
Learn more about Candidal infection of the breast
Candidal infection of the breast is a controversial topic and practitioners are divided in their opinions.
However, clinical breastfeeding medical specialists recommend that candidal infections of the nipples and breast should be considered when a lactating woman, who has mastitis, develops what has been classified as the classic symptoms of candida.
It is difficult to obtain a positive culture for candida from a breast milk sample.
There may be a history of antibiotic treatment in pregnancy or during labour.
Typical symptoms are: