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What are causes of a large abscess in my breast?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

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Breast feeding: A breast abscess usually follows mastitis which occurs in 10% of nursing mothers ususlly in the early weeks of breast feeding. It is usually caused by the bacteria staphylococcus aureus. It requires incision and drainage with appropriate antibiotic treatment based on culture of the pus.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

What are causes of a large abscess in my breast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Ein answered

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

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