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How can i treat parotitis?
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Depends on cause: Viral parotitis like that due to the mumps virus has no treatment but bacterial parotitis, often due to staphylococci, is usually found in patients who are dehydrated causing blocks in the parotid duct. Therapy is an appropriate antimicrobial plus good hydration and a sialogogue, a stimulant of salivation like lemon drops. An abscess can form needing drainage.
Answered 11/7/2012
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