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Lactation Mastitis Treatment
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A 28-year-old woman who is breastfeeding her healthy 3-month-old term infant presents with a 48-hour history of generalized body aches, intermittent fever to 101.2 F, and localized pain on the upper aspect of her left breast. Nursing her child worsens the breast pain, while putting a cool compress on the area helps with pain control. She denies cough, GI symptoms or other skin alterations and does not have allergies to any medication. Physical exam is consistent with the diagnosis of lactation mastitis. Which of the following represents the two best treatment options?
A. Discontinue breastfeeding on the affected side.
B. Prescribe an appropriate course of antimicrobial therapy.
C. Ensure that milk flow through the breast is encouraged via nursing as is tolerated or pumping.
D. Discard the milk from the affected breast.
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