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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 inflammation of the breast that can be caused by obstruction (clogged duct), infection, or allergy. Some studies show approximately 20% of women get mastitis, though it is less common in countries where breastfeeding is the norm and frequent breastfeeding is typical.