3: Breast Infection Flashcards
What is mastitis
Inflammation of the breast
How can the aetiology of mastitis be divided
- Lactational
2. Non-Lactational
What organism most commonly causes mastitis
Staphylococcus aureus
What are two risk factors for lactational mastitis
- First-Child
2. Poor breast feeding technique
What is a risk factor for non-lactational mastitis
Smoking
What proportion of breast feeding women experience lactational mastitis
1/3
When is lactational mastitis more common
First three months of breast feeding or during weaning
What condition does non-lactational mastitis often occur with
mammary ductal ectasia
How will mastitis present
Erythematous, Tender, Swollen breast
How is non-lactational mastitis managed
- Antibiotics
- Analgesia
How is lactational mastitis managed
Encourage continued breast feeding.
If discomfort continues recommend dopamine agonist to inhibit breast feeding (Cabergoline)
What is breast abscess
collection of pus within granulation tissue of the breast
What is a common cause of breast abscess
mastitis
How will a breast abscess present
- erythematous, fluctuating, tender mass.
- associated w/fever and lethargy
How is a breast abscess investigated
USS
