Lactation Mastitis
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Lactation mastitis is an inflammation of breast tissue occurring during breastfeeding, often caused by milk stasis and bacterial infection. It is a common condition in lactating women and is characterized by localized breast pain, swelling, redness, and systemic symptoms. The modern preferred term is simply 'mastitis associated with lactation' or 'breastfeeding mastitis.'
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