Might have a breast abscess -- what does one look like?

Pain & swelling: Painful, swlloen, hard, red breast lump. Could have a fever. Pain is usually prominent.

Breast Infection : Common features of breast abscesses include swelling and redness of the breast associated with a new, tender, progressively-enlarging lump. While more common with lactation, abscesses can develop at any time in a woman's life. Traditional rx often involved surgery, however current techniques favor (repeated) aspiration and antibiotics.