> I would be interested in LC protocols on mastitis and the studies that they
> use to back up their course of action. Valerie W. McClain, IBCLC

My area of research is mastitis (Previously - incidence, characteristics,
management and risk factors and currently physiology and biochemistry of
mastitis). I have just published a recent paper addressing the problems you
raise, and the difficulties associated with differentiating non infective
and infective mastitis. For anyone who might be interested, the reference
is:

Fetherston, C. 2001. Mastitis in Lactating Women: Physiology or Pathology?
Breastfeeding Review. 9(1): 5-12.

Cathy Fetherston RM MSc IBCLC
Western Australia

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