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Mastitis in the Breastfeeding Mother and Safety of Medications in Lactation
Course Overview
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What You'll Learn
This presentation updates medical practitioners managing lactating women with mastitis. A fundamental understanding of the pathophysiology of mastitis is gained, and the progression of mastitis is detailed. The various risk factors for mastitis are defined. Subtypes of mastitis are described, along with relevant diagnostic testing. Both topical and oral therapies for the distinct subsets of mastitis are presented, as well as non-pharmacologic interventions. Integrated into the discussion of therapeutics are safety concerns in lactation. In order to identify appropriate medication choices relevant applications i.e., apps, and online tools are presented and their usefulness to clinicians is highlighted.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize lactation related mastitis, describe its origin
- Differentiate bacterial, fungal, viral and non-infectious mastitis
- Review the therapeutic ladder, select pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options
- Identify online resources for providers & patients
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This eight part series brings together world-class clinicians and thought leaders to update you on the latest advances in women's health conditions within dermatology. Participants will also be given practical tips on diagnosis and management. Additionally, the faculty will be providing insights on currently available as well as emerging treatments.
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