Abstract
Breast abscess is an acute inflammatory process resulting in the formation and collection of pus under theskin in breast tissue. Abscesses associated with lactation usually begin with an abrasion or tissue at thenipple, providing an entry point for bacteria. The infection often presents in the second postpartum week andis often precipitated in the presence of milk stasis. There is an increase in the incidence of methicillinresistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA) breast abscess which is susceptible to antimicrobials such as trimethoprimsulfamethoxazole,fluoroquinolones, and clindamycin. Avoidance of repeated aspiration was the advantageof antibiotics into abscess cavity is probably beneficial. Furthermore Residual abscess, Secondary infection,time for complete healing and hospital stray is better with closed drainage of breast abscess
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