On-Demand Recording: Mastitis Between Clinical and Pathological Diagnosis

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Tracks: Clinical Skills, Pathology, Techniques

Diagnosis of clinical mastitis requires, in some cases, pathological confirmation. In order to provide effective treatment, we often need to know what type of microbe is at play. Nipple swabs and milk cultures are helpful tools to better understand the underlying pathology and determine the appropriate treatment. This presentation will examine methods for identifying bacterial mastitis and management of symptoms to provide more individualized care for breastfeeding families.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between clinical and pathological diagnoses of mastitis
• Identify at least 3 risk factors for developing lactational mastitis.
• Discuss laboratory investigations to diagnose causative organism.
• Describe management of lactational mastitis.

Speakers:
Fayrouz Mohammed Essawy, MSc,IBCLC – Neonatology Consultant, Ministry of health and population
Rania Mahmoud Mighawry – Clinical pathology consultant, Ministry of health and population

This session qualifies for one (1) hour of L-CERP credit.