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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Prince Tano Djan, BSc, MBChB [2]
Overview
Mastitis is caused by bacteria, mostly Staphylococcus aureus[1] normally found on the skin, as well as Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus, E. coli, and Mycoplasma. Mastitis can also be caused by fungi, most commonly species of Candida, that may be found in the oral cavity of the baby.
Causes
Mastitis is caused by:
- Bacteria, mostly Staphylococcus aureus[1] normally found on the skin, as well as Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus, E. coli, and Mycoplasma.
- Fungi, most commonly species of Candida, that may be found in the oral cavity of the baby.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Montague EC, Hilinski J, Andresen D, Cooley A (2013). "Evaluation and treatment of mastitis in infants". Pediatr Infect Dis J. 32 (11): 1295–6. doi:10.1097/INF.0b013e3182a06448. PMID 24145956.