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I have a lump under my chin. the doc said it had something to do with my salivary glands and an infection of some kind. i'm on antibiotics, bu i was wondering what kind of infection can cause this?
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Staph / strep: Mouth is full of bacteria, but staph and strep are the most common causes of an infection like this. Sometimes there is a stone in the duct or an underlying condition such as malnutrition that can contribute.
Answered 1/31/2015
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Bacteria: Clogged and infected sublingual salivary glands, with bacterial presence cause this. The salivary ducts can become occluded, blocking flow into the mouth.Trauma can cause this.
Answered 1/31/2015
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