A Longitudinal Study To Determine Aetiology Of The Condition Known As Breast Thrush In Lactating Women
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$775,147.00
Summary
This project looks at 2 common breast problems in breastfeeding women: breast thrush and mastitis (bacterial infection). Some health professionals believe breast thrush is caused by Candida albicans (thrush) while others believe it is caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph). This study will follow a group of women to determine if S. aureus or C. albicans is the cause of breast thrush and to describe the transmission of these organisms between mother and baby .