Expanding Disease Spectrum Associated With Puerperal Mastitis

[摘要] Background: Staphylococcus aureusand 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 byS. aureus.Conclusion:The spectrum of disease commonly attributed to mastitis occurring in this setting should be expanded.

[学科分类] 妇产科学