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Breast Infection

Alternate Names : Mastitis

Breast Infection | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the infection?

A woman can lower her risk for a breast infection by:

  • avoiding excessive exercise of the upper arms
  • avoiding restrictive clothing or objects over the breast
  • breast-feeding equally from both breasts
  • drinking adequate fluids
  • ensuring that the baby is suckling properly
  • expressing breast milk when she is away from the baby during regular feeding times
  • following a regular schedule for breast-feeding
  • positioning the baby correctly
  • seeking effective treatment for conditions such as anemia
  • washing hands prior to breast-feeding
  • What are the long-term effects of the infection?

    Long-term effects depend upon the underlying cause. For breast-feeding women with mastitis, the condition usually clears quickly with antibiotic medicine. All of the prescribed antibiotic should be taken as directed to keep the infection from returning later.

    A severe breast infection can lead to the development of a breast abscess, or collection of pus. A breast abscess might need to be drained surgically. In this instance, the woman might be advised to discontinue breast-feeding.


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    Author: Dr. Karen Wolfe, MBBS, MA
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 08/20/01



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