Question 1

can strep cause a breast infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Beta hemolytic streptococci can cause breast infections although staphylococcus aureus is the more common cause.

Question 2

does breast infection cause fever

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Yes.: Fever can be a sign of infection, including infection of the breasts.

Question 3

can a bad breast infection cause extreme headaches?

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Mastitis: can be associated with headaches and other symptoms like fever/chills.

Question 4

can taking medroxyprogesterone cause breast infection or cancer?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: The whi study carried out by the nih in the last decade found an increase in the rate of breast cancer in women taking Medroxyprogesterone acetate (mpa) plus mixed conjugated equine estrogens, but not in women taking the estrogen alone.  This casts suspicion of mpa but it certainly does not prove that it increases the risk of breast cancer.  It does not increase the risk of breast infections.

Question 5

what can cause a breast infection in a teenage girl that has never been pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene issues: Skin bacteria from improper or non-clensing over the breast and nipples can enter the breast and cause an infection. Dirty bras are a known culprit and must be laundered often especially after exercise.

Question 6

is breast infection common?

Accepted Answer

It is fairly common: Breast infections while breastfeeding are relatively common and present with the following symptoms:  pain, redness and hardness to the breast, as well as fever.  These symptoms can occur quickly and will often require antibiotics.  Seek the help of your doctor if you notice these symptoms.

Question 7

how do you get breast infection?

Accepted Answer

Mastitis: Mastitis usually occurs in breast feeding when a milk duct 'gets clogged' and the are behind it gets sore, warm, red, swollen. The treatment is to stay hydrated and oral antibiotics directed at staph bacteria.  Also any 'break' in the skin can cause skin/breast infection (e.g. Piercing, trauma...).

Question 8

how does a breast infection look?

Accepted Answer

Like any other: Infection, pain swelling redness and elevated temperature.

Question 9

what's done for a breast infection?

Accepted Answer

ABX +/- Drainage: Mastitis is usually secondary to normal skin bacteria entering the milk ducts, leading to an infection; this is most common when breastfeeding.  A short course of antibiotics will usually clear-up the infection; however, if a collection of pus is present (abscess), this requires drainage. Drainage is best done via repeated aspirations; if unsuccessful, surgical drainage (i and d) may be necessary.

Question 10

what are symptoms of breast infection?

Accepted Answer

Breast infection: Signs and symptoms of breast infection include redness, tenderness, discharge, and swelling. Because these symptoms can also be seen in inflammatory breast cancer, it is important to check with your doctor. Treatment may include antibiotics, warm soaks, or surgical drainage.

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