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Breast abscess: coagulase-negative staphylococcus as a sole pathogen
S Surani1, H Chandna, R A Weinstein
1Department of Medicine, Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60616.
Summary
A rare breast abscess in a nonlactating woman was caused by coagulase-negative staphylococci. Prompt incision, drainage, and antibiotics led to successful treatment of this uncommon infection.
Area of Science:
- Medical microbiology
- Infectious diseases
- Surgical pathology
Background:
- Breast abscesses are uncommon in nonlactating women.
- Coagulase-negative staphylococci are rarely identified as the sole causative agent in such cases.
Observation:
- A case of a 67-year-old woman with a breast abscess is presented.
- Fine needle aspiration, incision and drainage, and biopsy specimens revealed acute inflammation and gram-positive cocci.
- Cultures consistently isolated coagulase-negative staphylococci.
Findings:
- The patient's breast abscess was successfully treated with incision and drainage.
- Antibiotic therapy was effective in managing the infection.
- This case highlights coagulase-negative staphylococci as a potential pathogen in nonlactating breast abscesses.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of causative agents in uncommon breast infections.
- It underscores the importance of microbiological identification in guiding treatment.
- Effective management involves prompt surgical intervention and targeted antibiotic therapy.