[Diagnosis of candidiasis by means of Microstix-Candida]

The incidence of candidiasis was study in 115 mothers (vaginal) and their newborn infants (throat and fecal). Comparison studies employing Microstix-Candida and conventional Nickerson's media indicate a higher detection rate with the former. The detection of candida albicans in the newborn was obtained at an earlier time point and somewhat more frequently with Nickerson's medium.