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Salivary gland infections   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Parotitis; Saladenitis

Symptoms

Signs and Tests

An examination by the health care provider or dentist shows enlarged salivary glands. Pus may drain in the mouth in some cases. The gland may be painful, particularly with bacterial infections. Viral infections such as mumps may cause painless swelling of the glands.

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