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What is the cause of swollen parotid gland?

By Anonymous September 16, 2017 - 10:50am
 
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Hello. Thank you for posting.

Parotitis is an inflammation of one or both parotid glands, the major salivary glands located on either side of the face, in humans. Viral infections such as mumps, flu, and others can cause swelling of the salivary glands.

More information here:
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/salivary-gland-problems-infections-swelling#1

Helena

September 16, 2017 - 11:18am
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