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Inflammation of one or both salivary glands, known as parotid glands, located at the jaw level.
It is caused by a virus from the Paramyxovirus family, which is transmitted through saliva droplets that are released when speaking, coughing or sneezing.
It manifests as a painful swelling of the gland that causes deformation of the face.
Diagnosis is obtained by means of a clinical history and a full physical examination, as well as clinical and serology blood tests.
It usually spontaneously recedes after a week without any specific treatment. Only the symptoms will be treated.
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Dr. Patricia Sánchez
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