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Suggest Remedy For Infection In Breast

hi I have a breast surgery 2x ( mastitis) but my infection and discharged keep coming back. my dr said he will do(a surgery) a permanent milk duct block. why is my infection not clearing after all the antibiotics I ve taken?im worried. all biopsies are negative.
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that the bacteria causing the infection is resistant to the antibiotics used.

This is a common cause of repeated infection.

Performing a procedure directed towards the milk duct that is the likely source of the infection should definitively prevent any further infections.

I hope this helps
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Suggest Remedy For Infection In Breast

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that the bacteria causing the infection is resistant to the antibiotics used. This is a common cause of repeated infection. Performing a procedure directed towards the milk duct that is the likely source of the infection should definitively prevent any further infections. I hope this helps