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Salivary gland infections are viral or bacterial infections of the saliva-producing glands. | Salivary gland infections are viral or bacterial infections of the saliva-producing glands. | ||
There are three pairs of major salivary | There are three pairs of major [[salivary gland]]s. | ||
* The two largest are the parotid | * The two largest are the [[parotid gland]]s, one in each cheek over the jaw in front of the ears. Inflammation of one or more of these glands is called parotitis, or parotiditis. | ||
* Two submandibular | * Two [[submandibular gland]]s are at the back of the mouth on both sides of the jaw. | ||
* Two sublingual | * Two [[sublingual gland]]s are under the floor of the mouth. | ||
All of the salivary | All of the [[salivary gland]]s empty saliva into the mouth through ducts that open at various locations in the mouth. | ||
==What are the symptoms of Parotitis?== | ==What are the symptoms of Parotitis?== | ||
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Overview
Salivary gland infections are viral or bacterial infections of the saliva-producing glands.
There are three pairs of major salivary glands.
- The two largest are the parotid glands, one in each cheek over the jaw in front of the ears. Inflammation of one or more of these glands is called parotitis, or parotiditis.
- Two submandibular glands are at the back of the mouth on both sides of the jaw.
- Two sublingual glands are under the floor of the mouth.
All of the salivary glands empty saliva into the mouth through ducts that open at various locations in the mouth.
What are the symptoms of Parotitis?
What causes Parotitis?
Who is at highest risk?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Diagnosis
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Parotitis?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Parotitis