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Parotid gland disorders
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A viral infection of the saliva glands (especially the glands behind the ears) that cause them to noticeably swell.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Parotid gland disorders • Parainfluenza virus

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Very rare
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Face

Symptoms

Fever
Fever, malaise, aches
Fever, mild (99.0 F - 100.9 F)
Malaise
Fatigue
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Other treatments

Supportive care
Hydration
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Tests

Amylase
Mumps antibody panel igg and igm
Complete blood count
Mumps virus igm antibody
Mumps virus igg antibody
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Vaccinations

MMR
Rubella/mumps vaccine
Mumps vaccine
MMRV
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Risk factors

Personal

Recent travel
Immunosuppression
Recent sore throat
Recent dental procedure

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