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Is a mucocele contagious through kissing?
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Nope: A mucocele is just a "clogged up saliva gland" and is not caused by any infectious agent (virus or bacteria), therefore it isn't catching!
Answered 9/16/2013
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No Worries: Mucocele is not contagious and usually it goes away on its own.
Answered 5/3/2015
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