Mastitis

Question 1

Mastitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the breast with/without infection

Question 2

Preventable cause of mastitis (in breastfeeding)

Answer 2

• Obstruction and blockage in ducts

prevented with regular milk expression

Question 3

Infective cause of mastitis

Answer 3

Staph aureus

Question 4

Management of simple mastitis

Answer 4

1) Conservative (Simple anagesia, heat packs, hot shower)

2) Breast massage, and continue to express milk

Question 5

Suspect infective causes of mastitis

Answer 5

• Conservative management ineffective

- Fever

Question 6

Abx for mastitis

Answer 6

Flucloxacillin

Question 7

Abx for mastitis - penicillin allergic

Answer 7

Erythromycin

Question 8

How to take culture for mastitis

Answer 8

Breast milk sent to the lab

Question 9

Complication of mastitis

Answer 9

Breast abscess

Question 10

Management of complicated mastitis

Answer 10

Surgical drainage

Question 11

What causes candida of the nipple

Answer 11

Antibiotics

Question 12

Candida nipple infection complication

Answer 12

Recurrent mastitis (cracks skin and bacteria enters the breast)

Question 13

Does candida infection spread from the mother?

Answer 13

Yes - to bebo’s mouth /or nappy rash

Question 14

4 symptoms of candida infection of the nipple

Answer 14

1) Bilateral sore nipples
2) Cracked skin of nipple
3) Breast tenderness
4) Nipple itching

Question 15

Candida nipple management (in mother)

Answer 15

Miconazole 2% cream post feed

Question 16

Candida nipple management (in bebo)

Answer 16

Miconazole gel 2% or Nystatin