Bilateral Breast Abscess Caused by E.coli in a Non-lactating Woman: A Rare Case

Şimşek, Gürcan; Gündeş, Ebubekir; Tekin, Şakir; Tavlı, Şakir

doi:10.5152/tjbh.2014.1602

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“…A literature review showed there was a case published by Simsek [ 6 ] that discussed a 36-year-old female who developed an E. coli breast abscess bilaterally. This was managed with surgical incision and drainage, and adequate antibiotics cover post drainage.…”

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Recurrent Unilateral E. coli Breast Infection in a Non-Lactating Women: A Rare Case Report

Palanisamy,

Thirunavukkarasu,

Wijesuriya

2024

Cureus

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Breast abscess is a common infection of the breast in humans, particularly affecting females who are lactating. Lactation mastitis is present in 2%-3% of women and approximately 5%-11% of patients may develop abscess. However, breast abscess in non-lactating women is extremely rare and there has only been limited literature published on this. Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) is usually found in the gastrointestinal and urogenital system, with no previous documentation of an E. coli infection in the breast. This case report summarizes the rare case of a fit and healthy adult female healthcare worker who presented with a recurrence of a unilateral E. coli breast abscess within three years. On review, there have not been any similar documented cases.

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