Please see the CKS guidelines on Mastitis and Breast Abscess for both lactating and non-lactating women.
Please also see the Breastfeeding problems page for information on managing mastitis in breastfeeding women.
Patients with a lactating abscess or other acute breast abscess (including males) should be referred urgently and not via eRS:
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