The role of micro-organisms (<it>Staphylococcus aureus </it>and <it>Candida albicans</it>) in the pathogenesis of breast pain and infection in lactating women: study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The CASTLE (Candida and Staphylococcus Transmission: Longitudinal Evaluation) study will investigate the micro-organisms involved in the development of mastitis and "breast thrush" among breastfeeding women. To date, the or...

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Main Authors: Tabrizi Sepehr N, Garland Suzanne M, Cullinane Meabh, Amir Lisa H, Donath Susan M, Bennett Catherine M, Cooklin Amanda R, Fisher Jane RW, Payne Matthew S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/11/54