ArticleCureus2025
A Single-Center Retrospective Study on the Bacteriological Profile of Breast Abscesses.
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Abstract
introductionBreast abscesses are a common clinical condition, primarily affecting lactating women as a result of mastitis. It can also occur in non-lactating women due to a variety of factors such as diabetes, immunosuppression, and trauma. The microbiological etiology of breast abscesses is important for determining effective antibiotic therapy and preventing complications. This study aims to identify the microbiological profile of breast abscesses, characterize the common pathogens, and analyze their antibiotic resistance patterns.
methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 108 patients diagnosed with breast abscesses between June 2023 and January 2025. Hospital records were retrieved and reviewed. Demographic data, microbiological findings and antibiotic treatment outcomes were extracted. The primary objective was to identify the main pathogens causing breast abscess. The secondary objective was to understand the antibiotic resistance patterns and the prevalence of coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) in breast abscesses. Microbiological cultures were obtained from abscess aspirates or purulent drainage material. The bacterial isolates were identified using standard microbiological techniques. Antibiotic susceptibility testing was performed using the disk diffusion method.
resultsThe mean age of participants in the study was 26±2 years. Of the 108 women, approximately 84% had lactational breast abscesses, and the remaining 16% had non-lactational breast abscesses. The most frequently isolated microorganism was
conclusionThe microbiological profile of breast abscesses is diverse, with
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