Chapter 55: Breast- Mastitis Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Superficial infection of the breast (cellulitis)
2
Q
In what circumstance does it most often occur?
A
Breastfeeding
3
Q
What bacteria are most commonly the cause?
A
Staphylococcus aureus
4
Q
How is mastitis treated?
A
- Stop breastfeeding and use a breast pump instead
- apply heat
- administer antibiotics
5
Q
Why must the patient with mastitis have close follow-up?
A
To make sure that she does not have inflammatory breast cancer!
