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Case Reports
. 2015 Sep;9(9):DD03-4.
doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/15083.6539. Epub 2015 Sep 1.

Breast Abscess by Salmonella Paratyphi A: Case Report and Literature Review

Smita Sood  1
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Case Reports

Breast Abscess by Salmonella Paratyphi A: Case Report and Literature Review

Smita Sood. J Clin Diagn Res. 2015 Sep.

Abstract

A case of suspicious breast mass due to Salmonella enterica serotype Paratyphi A in a non-lactating, diabetic female is being described. The infection was successfully treated with a combination of surgical drainage and antibiotic treatment. This case highlights the fact that a focal Salmonella infection involving the breast should be considered as a rare differential diagnosis for breast malignancy and submission of specimens for microbiological analysis may be helpful in establishment of an accurate diagnosis and management.

Keywords: Breast mass; Focal infection.

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