Monday, March 28, 2011

Mastitis

OVERVIEW
Bacterial infection of one or more lactating glands
Result of ascending infection, trauma to the gland, or hematogenous spread
Escherichia coli, Staphylococci, and B-hemolytic Streptococci—most commonly involved
Potentially life-threatening infection; may lead to septic shock
Sepsis—direct effect on mammary glands with systemic involvement

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