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Whats a salivary gland infection?
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Salivary gland : Any tissue in your body can become infected. You have 3 pairs of major salivary glands. One in front of your ear (parotid), one under your jaw (submandibular) and one under your tongue (sublingual). They can become infected, especially in diabetes or dehydration.
Answered 3/31/2019
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Infection...: Of salivary glands, of which there are several. Rx with antibiotics, sometimes surgical drainage.
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