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Assessment of Women's Knowledge of Mastitis at Indus International Hospital, Punjab
Abstract: Mastitis is a non-cancerous inflammatory condition of the breast, often resulting from infection, which can impact the mammary gland's structures. It is a relatively frequent condition, affecting between 5% and 33% of women during lactation at some point in their lives. Typical clinical signs include pain in one breast, redness (erythema), and swelling, often accompanied by flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, and body aches. Upon examination, the affected breast …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article