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Mastitis is usually caused by bacterial infection through damaged nipples during breastfeeding. Mastitis can also be caused by a hormone imbalance and usually occurs at puberty or in the newborn. (Photograph by Dr. P. Marazzi, Photo Researchers, Inc. Reproduced by permission.)

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