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Overview
Mastitis is mostly caused by Staphylococcus aureus.[1] Other causes include Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus, E. coli, Mycoplasma and Candida.
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.