A 27-year-old new mother who is breastfeeding has an infection which has led to inflammation of the breast. This can be referred to as:
A) mammoplasty.
B) mastectomy.
C) mastitis.
D) mastopexy.

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Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue that results in breast pain, swelling, warmth, and redness. It is common in breastfeeding mothers and is caused by a bacterial infection. Mammoplasty, mastectomy, and mastopexy are not appropriate choices as they refer to surgical procedures for breast reconstruction or correction.

A 27-Year-Old New Mother Who Is Breastfeeding Has an Infection