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What to do about infection in parotid glandsanyone?
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Salivary glands: Depending on type of infection,viral,mumps or bacterial from dehydration,candy in mouth(sour)hydration,and later antibiotic,if worsening symptoms,for viral need tests,hydration and pain control
Answered 3/22/2020
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