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Parotid gland disorders
Salivary gland infection

Salivary gland infection

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Is a type of:

Mouth disorders • Parotid gland disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Mouth

Symptoms

Fever
Unable to open mouth (jaw)
Breathing difficulty
Facial swelling
Difficulty swallowing

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Salivary gland infection
Steroids
Antibiotic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Salivary gland infection

Surgery

Surgical drainage

Other treatments

Watchful waiting
Conservative management
Intravenous fluids

Tests

ANA
Complete blood count
Wound or tissue culture
Aerobic and anaerobic culture
Anti ro/SSA antibodies
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Risk factors

Personal

Immunosuppression

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