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Can i get an infection in my mammary glands?
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Yes : If your breast feeding skin bacteria can cause infection.
Answered 7/18/2012
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Yes: You can get an infection anywhere. A breast infection is called mastitis and is common in women who are nursing. Infections can occur associated with any surgery of the breast as well.
Answered 1/5/2019
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