Candida albicans Mastitis in Breastfeeding Woman: An Under Recognized Diagnosis.
areola hyperkeratosis
breast mycosis
breastfeeding woman
candida albicans
candida mastitis
clinical dermatology
fungal diseases
nipple discharge
nipple pain
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020
Historique:
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2021
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19
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2021
medline:
19
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2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Breastfeeding has been demonstrated to have many benefits for both mother and child. The diagnosis and management of Candida in the breastfeeding dyad are difficult because diagnosis is most often based on subjective signs and symptoms. Few studies have attempted to confirm the diagnosis with biological tests. A 26-year-old breastfeeding mother presented with stabbing breast pain, accompanied by erythematous, hyperkeratotic areola, and nipples. Histopathological results and direct mycological examination, followed by culture and auxanogram, revealed Candida albicans as an etiological agent of mastitis; the case was managed successfully by antifungal medication. Candida mastitis in lactating women is an under-recognized and under-treated cause of breast pain, hyperkeratosis over areola, and discharge of nipple should be assessed by biological tests. The hope is that with an increased awareness of this infection, more mothers will be appropriately treated and will thus be more likely to continue breastfeeding.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33457129
doi: 10.7759/cureus.12026
pmc: PMC7797409
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e12026Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2020, Merad et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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