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Re:Thrush

At 08:49 AM 10/7/99 -0700, The Thurston Family wrote:

>Now, as for another topic please. . . , what are your thoughts on mgt. of
>thrush? How long to treat with Nystatin? Do you have frequent  recurrance?
>The reason I am asking is because a colleage of mine believes genetian
>violet to be "better", "less recurrance". I can't agree but am open to
>discussion on it. Purpled mouth and nipples is a big drawback, IMHO. I
>really can't in my mind recommend this as a first choice. Any thoughts?
>
>Janet Thurston CNM,
>Fairbanks Alaska


How about po Diflucan drops for resistant or recurrent cases.  It's
expensive compared to Nystatin, but is only given once daily and works well.