Neonatal Mastitis and Breast Abscess due to Meticilin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Juan Jesús Pérez-Guerrero, Carlos Alberto Sánchez-Salguero and Branislava Grujic

Hospital Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar, Spain
University Hospital of Puerto Real, Spain
University Hospital Puerta del Mar, Spain

^*Correspondance to: Carlos Alberto Sánchez-Salguero 

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Abstract:

Infection of breast tissue (mastitis) rarely occurs during neonatal period. It is mostly caused by bacteria that colonize the skin: Staphylococcus Aureus is the most common identified cause of mastitis. Diagnosis is based on the medical history and physical examination. Its most frequent complication is an abscess formation that may even require surgical intervention. There is no universal consensus for the treatment, although all authors agree on the need for intravenous antibiotherapy. We present the first published case of mastitis with breast abscess caused by Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in a 15 day-old baby.

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Pérez-Guerrero JJ, Sánchez-Salguero CA, Grujic B. Neonatal Mastitis and Breast Abscess due to Meticilin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2017; 2: 1253.