I Got Thrush Can I Breastfeed

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Candidiasis (Thrush)

The Bottom Line Candidiasis is a very common yeast (fungal) infection. The fungus normally lives in the body. It cannot be eliminated. The best way to avoid an outbreak of candidiasis is to strengthen your immune system by taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs). Most candida infections are easily treated with local therapies. In people with weakened immune systems, these infections become more persistent. Systemic anti-fungal drugs can be...

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breastfeed aids

Hi,I was wondering if a mother breastfeeding someone elses child ( child has aids ) could the mother get aids from this?Thank you,...

Response from Katherine Luzuriaga, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

We don't have much information on this -- I am unaware of any cases of HIV transmission from an HIV infected baby to an uninfected woman through breastfeeding. However, because of possible risk (particularly if the baby has bleeding mouth... Read more »

I want to breastfeed

It's my first time asking a question but I've been enjoying your educative seasons. I use the knowledge I get from here to educate members of our support group and also members of ther public during sensitisation meetings.I,ve heard of the...

Response from John L. Sullivan, M.D.

University of Massachusetts, Medical School

If you have any detectable virus there will be a significan risk of infection to the baby through breast milk; JLS.... Read more »

+VE and would like to breastfeed

Good Day Dr,My viral load is undetectable and im currently pregnant,what are the chances of my baby contracting the virus if i choose to breastfeed?...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Hello and thanks for your interesting post.While your risk of HIV transmission via breastfeeding is lower with an undetectable viral load, it's not recommended in the developed countries.BY... Read more »

I want to breastfeed

Response from David Wohl, M.D.

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dear Julie, If you live in a part of our world where you have ready access to clean water and good nutrition, where your baby will not have to fend off dysentery, malaria and other parasites, then it becomes increasingly hard to defend... Read more »

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thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

does anyone know a website that shows a picture of what thrush looks like?

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Information needed--Thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

What is thrush? Does it appear within the ARS period ?

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Thrush

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Does anyone have information about Thrush and asthma inhalers

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Yogurt for mild thrush

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I've noticed that regular yogurt (with acidophilus) seems to help with mild thrush. Could this be my imagination or does this really work? Read more »

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