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mastitis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | inflammation, redness, rubor |
Examples of mastitis
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S. aureus is a common cause of mastitis, an inflammation of the udders, in cows.
From the latimes.com
So where on this list of reasons for not breast feeding is mastitis mentioned?
From the independent.co.uk
The supposed benefits of homeopathy on mastitis in cattle is a case in point.
From the guardian.co.uk
A small number of women who breast-feed can get a breast infection called mastitis.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Mastitis is a painful infection of the udder that causes inflammation and swelling.
From the nature.com
Keep trying and get advice about mastitis and how to prevent it in the first place.
From the guardian.co.uk
Her gynecologist thought she might have mastitis, a fairly common breast infection.
From the edition.cnn.com
Sonia Grey perservered with breast-feeding despite four bouts of mastitis.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Estimates suggest that over one-third of dairy cows in the UK herd suffer from mastitis.
From the nature.com
- Inflammation of a breast (or udder)
- Mastitis is the inflammation of breast tissue. S. aureus is the most common etiological organism responsible, but S. epidermidis and streptococci are occasionally isolated as well.
- A condition that occurs mostly in breastfeeding women, causing a hard spot on the breast that can be sore or uncomfortable. It is caused by infection from bacteria that enters the breast through a break or crack in the skin on the nipple or by a plugged milk duct.
- Persistent mammary gland infection, leading to high somatic cell counts and loss of production.
- Infection of the breast. Mastitis is most often seen in nursing mothers.
- Inflammation of the udder caused by bacterial infection. Typically treated with antibiotics. Incidence increases when cows are forced to produce more milk, usually through synthetic hormones. See also rBGH.
- An inflammation of the udder, almost always caused by germs but also can be a result of injury. Click here for more info
- An infection of the udder. If left untreated it can severely damage the ability of a cow or sheep to produce milk.
- Bacterial infection within the breast tissue. See Encyclopedia
