Mammary candidiasis. A breast infection difficult to handle

Chirurgia (Bucur). 2008 Sep-Oct;103(5):583-6.

Abstract

Mammary candidiasis is a disease with significant impact on breast feeding. Early diagnosis and treatment is essential for successful long-term breastfeeding. It constitutes however a significantly rare breast inflammatory entity. A case of a young woman with breast candidiasis properly diagnosed and treated in our clinic is reported.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis
  • Breast Diseases / drug therapy
  • Breast Diseases / microbiology*
  • Breast Diseases / surgery
  • Breast Diseases / therapy*
  • Breast Feeding*
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Candidiasis / surgery
  • Candidiasis / therapy*
  • Female
  • Fluconazole / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Nipples / microbiology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Fluconazole