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Bacteria that are known to cause mastitis include: 1  Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 2  Staphylococcus aureus. 3  Staphylococcus epidermidis. 4  Streptococcus agalactiae. 5  Streptococcus uberis. 6  Brucella melitensis. 7  Corynebacterium bovis. 8  Mycoplasma spp.
Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue that happens during breastfeeding. Bacteria enters through a break or crack in the skin, causing infection. 1  Symptoms. 2  Common symptoms are swelling, redness, warmth, tenderness in the breast, itching, chills and fever, small cuts on the nipple, and underarm tenderness.