Your client's infant presents with an erythematous, inflamed patch on the chest as pictured here. The infant has already been evaluated by the pediatrician and is being treated for neonatal mastitis. Which of the following is true regarding this condition?
As noted in the question stem, this infant is presenting with neonatal mastitis. The condition is characterized by erythema and inflammation of the affected breast. The condition was more common prior to the advent of effective infection control procedures in hospitals, and historically was usually caused by Staphylococcus. A risk factor for the condition is the manipulation of the newborn breast to express "witch's milk" making the CORRECT ANSWER C. The condition occurs in full term infants with equal frequency in males and females. It is more common in bottle fed infants.
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