Most breast infections occur in breastfeeding women when bacteria
enters the breast through cracks in the nipple. In severe
infections, abscesses may occur. Antibiotics may be indicated for
treatment.
Review Date: 12/23/2010
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine,
Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital.
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