Infection
Infection can occur at any stage of life.
The features of infection are redness,swelling, pain and
fever.
Mastitis occurs most commonly during breast-feeding and is
discussed in the section on breast-feeding.
- Non-lactational mastitis
- Periductal mastitis
- Breast abscess
- these are discussed in this section.
Breast Care Book
Comprehensive Information and
advice on all aspects
of breast care.
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