Question

First line of treatment of mastitis in a lactating mother is

• A. Dicloxacillin
• B. Cefazolin
• C. Ceftriaxone
• D. Ampicillin

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In the management of mastitis in a lactating mother, the primary goal is to effectively treat the infection caused by common bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. The first-line treatment involves the use of antibiotics that target gram-positive bacteria. Among the options provided:

• Dicloxacillin
• Cefazolin
• Ceftriaxone
• Ampicillin

Dicloxacillin is the recommended first-line treatment. It is a penicillinase-resistant penicillin, making it effective against penicillin-resistant strains of staphylococci. This makes it the preferred choice for treating mastitis, as it targets the typical causative pathogens efficiently.