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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Mastitis can be classified according to several subtypes based on the etiology, duration of disease, anatomical location and age of patient as follows: | Mastitis can be classified according to several subtypes based on the etiology, duration of disease, anatomical location and age of patient as follows: | ||
===Puerperal vs. Nonpuerperal Mastitis=== | ===Puerperal vs. Nonpuerperal Mastitis=== | ||
This classification is important when counseling patients on prevention. | |||
===Chronic vs. Acute Mastitis=== | ===Chronic vs. Acute Mastitis=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2]
Overview
Classification
Mastitis can be classified according to several subtypes based on the etiology, duration of disease, anatomical location and age of patient as follows:
Puerperal vs. Nonpuerperal Mastitis
This classification is important when counseling patients on prevention.