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Do i need to take antibiotics for possible mastitis? fever resolved in less than 24 hrs but still have lump in breast. baby got fever today, related?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Probably related: The probability of those two things are related. If the breast lump is still there, it may be a site of "trapped milk" with infection so your MD needs to check it out and then make the determination as to whether antibiotics are needed or not.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 3/20/2016

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A member asked:

Do i need to take antibiotics for possible mastitis? fever resolved in less than 24 hrs but still have lump in breast. baby got fever today, related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

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