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Nonpurulent mastitis associated with childbirth

Infections of breast associated with childbirth

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GuidelinesMastitisDescription General measures Medicine treatment Referral O91.2 DESCRIPTION Inflammation of the breast tissue surrounding the milk ducts. Risk factor includes retrograde infection from a fissured nipple and milk stasis. Commonly isolated pathogens include S. aureus and S. epidermidis. Presentation includes painful breast(s), fever, erythema and malaise. GENERAL MEASURES Compresses. Regular express