Mastitis

Question 1

What is the usually causative agent of mastitis?

Answer 1

Staphylococcus Aureus

Question 2

What should be considered when a nonlactating breast is infected?

Answer 2

Inflammatory carcinoma

Question 3

Pt presents post delivery with engorged breast with sore, fissured nipple, affected breast is red, tender and warm with fever and chills, what condition might they have?

Answer 3

Mastitis

Question 4

What labs should be done for mastitis?

Answer 4

CBC-leukocytosis

Question 5

What imaging should be done for mastitis?

Answer 5

Breast ultrasound

Question 6

What antibiotics should be given for mastitis?

Answer 6

Cephalexin (Keflex) 500mg PO qid x 10-14 days

Question 7

What should the patient do to assist with treatment of mastitis?

Answer 7

Continue to express milk