![]() ![]() Risk factors for incidence of mastitis occurring during the time at risk (Incident Rate Ratios ) were investigated using a discrete version of the multivariable proportional hazards regression model. “Time at risk” of mastitis was defined as days between birth and first occurrence of mastitis (for women who developed mastitis) and days between birth and the last study time-point (for women who did not develop mastitis). ![]() Nasal and nipple swabs were collected from mothers and babies, as well as breast milk samples. Postpartum questionnaires asked about incidences of mastitis, nipple damage, milk supply, expressing practices and breastfeeding problems. Women completed questionnaires at recruitment and six time-points in the first eight weeks postpartum. The CASTLE study was a prospective cohort study which recruited nulliparous women in late pregnancy in two maternity hospitals in Melbourne, Australia in 2009–2011. This paper describes the factors correlated with mastitis and investigates the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in women who participated in the CASTLE (Candida and Staphylococcus Transmission: Longitudinal Evaluation) study. ![]() ![]() Mastitis is an acute, debilitating condition that occurs in approximately 20 % of breastfeeding women who experience a red, painful breast with fever. ![]()
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