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Can you get a breast infection from partner sucking breast? i have a sore swollen mass and will it go away on it's own or require treatment?

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Dr. Pouya Shafipour answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Mastitis: You might have developed mastitis which is infection of the breast tissue, a common condition breastfeeding female get. If the area is red, warm, painful, i suggest you see a doctor for evaluation. If it is indeed infected, you would need an anti-biotic for treatment of it.

Answered 2/2/2021

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