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

• Main Authors: Tabrizi Sepehr N (Author), Garland Suzanne M (Author), Cullinane Meabh (Author), Amir Lisa H (Author), Donath Susan M (Author), Bennett Catherine M (Author), Cooklin Amanda R (Author), Fisher Jane RW (Author), Payne Matthew S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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...