Acute mastitis Flashcards
1
Q
Most common cause
A
S. aureus
2
Q
Less common cause and may present with cellulitis
A
Streptococcus
3
Q
Breast abscess properties that give clue to etilogic agent
- Localized and deep
- Diffuse and superficial
A
- Localized and deep
- S. aureus
- Diffuse and superficial
- Streptococcal
4
Q
What must you consider if abscess is recurrent/chronic?
A
- AFB
- Anaerobic and aerobic bacteria
- Fungi
5
Q
Can biopsy be done in recurrent abscess?
A
Yes, to rule out cancer
6
Q
Mastitis that involves the interlobular connective tissue, nipple fissuring and milk stasis
A
Non-epidemic (sporadic) mastitis
7
Q
Management
A
Acute mastitis usually resolves with antibiotic treatment and continued breastfeeding
