Mastitis

Question 1

Mastitis affects X in 10 breast feeding women.

Answer 1

1 in 10

Question 2

When does the BNF advise to treat?

Answer 2

1/ If systemically unwell
2/ If nipple fissure is present.
3/ If symptoms do not improve after 12-24 hours of effective milk removal
4/ Cultures indicate infection

Question 3

What is the antibiotic of choice?

Answer 3

Flucloxacillin.

Question 4

Can you still breast feed whilst receiving flucloxacillin?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

If left untreated, mastitis may develop into BLANK?

Answer 5

A breast abscess.