Expanding Disease Spectrum Associated With Puerperal Mastitis. Issue 6 (1997)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McAdoo, Gregg L.; Monif, Gilles R. G.
• Is Part Of: Infectious diseases in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 5:Issue 6(1997)
• Page Start: 376
• Page End: 379
• Publication Date: 1997
• Subjects: Generative organs, Female -- Infections -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases in pregnancy -- Periodicals; 618.142005
• DOI: 10.1155/S1064744997000689
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1064-7449

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Staphylococcus aureus and the β-hemolytic streptococci are the commonest causes of puerperal mastitis which tends to be a localized disease process. This report describes 2 cases attributable to these bacteria that resulted in extramammary involvement and augmented morbidity. Cases: Two cases of postpartum mastitis are described, one leading to necrotizing fasciitis caused by group A streptococci and the other leading to toxic shock syndrome (TSS) caused by S. aureus . Conclusion: The spectrum of disease commonly attributed to mastitis occurring in this setting should be expanded.