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A member asked:

If i have masitis and running a fever is it possible that i could pass it onto my newborn?

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Dr. Ira Rubin answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Mastitis : mastitis is a local infection of the ducts and is not contagious to newborns. Do call your obstetrician or your doctor. You probably will need an antibiotic.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/29/2017

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