Mastitis
CKS Mastitis and breast abscess
S.aureus is the most common pathogen. Suspect if woman has painful breast, fever, and/or general malaise, tender red breast.
Breast feeding: Oral antibiotics are appropriate where indicated. Women should continue feeding including from the infected breast
Flucoxacillin
500mg QDS
10-14 days
Penicillin allergy: Clarithromycin
or Erythromycin
500mg BD
S.aureus is the most common pathogen. Suspect if woman has painful breast, fever, and/or general malaise, tender red breast.
Breast feeding: Oral antibiotics are appropriate where indicated. Women should continue feeding including from the infected breast