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salivary gland infections - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Salivary gland infections are viral or bacterial infections of the saliva-producing glands. There are three pairs of major salivary glands. The two largest are the parotid glands, one in each cheek over the jaw in front of the ears. Inflammation of one or more of these glands is called parotitis, or parotiditis. Two submandibular glands are at the back of the mouth on both sides of the jaw. Two sublingual glands are under the floor of the mouth. All of the salivary glands empty saliva into the mouth through ducts that open at various locations in the mouth. ...
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salivary gland infections - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
salivary gland infections, Head and neck glands
Head and neck glands

Causes of salivary gland infections (Source: MedLinePlus)
Salivary gland infections are somewhat common. Viral infections such as mumps often affect the salivary glands (mumps most often causes parotiditis). This type of infection is now considerably rare in children because of the MMR vaccine . Bacterial infections usually result from obstruction (such as salivary duct stones ) or poor oral hygiene . They can be seen in people who are dehydrated and hospitalized. ...
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Symptoms of salivary gland infections (Source: MedLinePlus)
Abnormal tastes , foul tastes; Decreased ability to open the mouth; Dry mouth; Fever ; Mouth or facial pain , especially when eating; Redness over the side of the face or the upper neck; Swelling of the face (particularly in front of the ears, below the jaw, or on the floor of the mouth). ...
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salivary gland infections - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
In some cases, no treatment is necessary. If there is pus or a fever, or if the infection is known or thought to be bacterial, antibiotics may be prescribed. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. If there is an abscess, surgical drainage or aspiration may be done. Good oral hygiene, with thorough tooth brushing and flossing at least twice per day, may aid healing and help prevent an infection from spreading. If you are a smoker, stop smoking as it helps in recovery. Warm salt water rinses (1/2 teaspoon of salt in one cup of water) may be soothing and keep the mouth moist. Drink lots of water and use sugar-free lemon drops to increase the flow of saliva and reduce swelling. Massaging the gland with heat may help. ...
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Further Reading on salivary gland infections
  • Swollen Glands and Other Lumps Under the Skin - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Swollen glands -- or swollen lymph nodes -- can be a painful sign of infection . Learn about different causes of enlarged glands ...Most swollen glands or lumps under the skin...or sore throat. More...
  • Facial Problems,Noninjury - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Facial problems can be caused by a minor problem or a serious condition . Symptoms may include pain ,...jaw, tongue, ear, sinuses, eyes, salivary glands , blood vessels, or nerves. Common...causes of...
  • Salivary Gland Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - Cellular Classification ( WebMD )
    Salivary gland neoplasms are remarkable for their histologic diversity. These neoplasms include benign and malignant tumors of... Salivary gland neoplasms are remarkable for their histologic diversity.
  • Mumps - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the parotid glands , which are the salivary glands located...Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful...
  • Bad or Changed Breath - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    When is bad breath most likely to occur ? Everybody has bad breath from time to time , especially first thing in the morning . You ...From diseases that affect the salivary glands , such as Sjögren's...


  • Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ®) - Overview ( WebMD )
    Aggressive treatment for malignant disease may produce unavoidable toxicities to normal cells . The mucosal lining of the ...complications related to cancer therapies are mucositis, infection , salivary ...
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    When a poisonous snake bites its victim, the venom passes from the venom gland through a duct into the snake's fangs, and finally into its prey.

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