[Metronidazole for treatment of puerperal mastitis (author's transl)]

Pathogenic anaerobic bacteria may be among the causes of puerperal mastitis which, therefore, was treated by the authors with metronidazole (Vagimid) and with antibiotics, such as penicillin, oxacillin, erythromycin, and oxytetracycline. Best results were obtained by administration of metronidazole to patients in early mastitis. The frequency of incisions was reduced. The therapeutic results obtained from the use of metronidazole on patients with advanced mastitis were identical with those obtained from antibiotics.--Metronidazole concentrations were equal in serum and milk. No side effects were observed.