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A 35-year-old woman presents with localized pain and redness on her left breast. She is currently breastfeeding her 6-week-old infant. She is febrile (38.5°C) but otherwise systemically well. On examination, there is a tender, erythematous, wedge-shaped area in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. There is no fluctuance. What is the most appropriate management?

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