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What Does A Lump Under The Breast Indicate?

I started out with a small pea sized lump under bra strap about 1 month ago. It did not hurt at all ... As of last week it has gotten red swollen and extremely painful to the touch. It has now broken open and is draining pus and blood. My doctor gave me antibiotics said it was cellulitis. I am worried it could be MRSA.
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Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Most common cause of cellulitis is staphylococcus, and that doesn't mean it is methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA). It might happen when you have already used several antibiotics without need. And that too MRSA is not so common.

Complete the antibiotic course prescribed by your doctor. It will heal. If not, then you have to go for culture and sensitivity, and then based on the sensitivity report, antibiotics should be used accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Siddartha
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What Does A Lump Under The Breast Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Most common cause of cellulitis is staphylococcus, and that doesn t mean it is methicillin resistant staph aureus (MRSA). It might happen when you have already used several antibiotics without need. And that too MRSA is not so common. Complete the antibiotic course prescribed by your doctor. It will heal. If not, then you have to go for culture and sensitivity, and then based on the sensitivity report, antibiotics should be used accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha