Salivary Gland Infections

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Salivary Gland Infections/Parotits/Sialadenitis

Intermittent swelling of glands around the mouth usually after a meal

• Common

Fundamentals:

• Salivary glands produce saliva in the mouth to help you initially ingest food
  • Glands can become infected/obstructed

LOC:

• Face and neck

Causes:

1)Genetic:

NA

2)Pathogenic:

• Viral
  • Coxsackie
  • Cytomegalovirus
  • Echovirus
• Bacterial
  • Staphylococcus aureus

3)Biochemical:

4)Anatomical:

• Mechanical obstruction

Route Of Transmission ROT:

Pathogenesis:

1)Genetic:

2)Pathogenic:

3)Biochemical:

4)Anatomical:

Symptoms:

Diagnosis:

Treatment:

Drugs

• Vancomycin! if suspsected S. aureus infection

Procedures
Invasive

• Surgical excision

NonInvasive

• Docs can sometimes push out the stone

Prevention:

• Good oral and hand hygiene

Additional Information:

• NIH
• Otolaryngologist Identifies S.Aures linked Infections
• Cedars-Sinai
• Refuting Pen/Amoxicillin to treat S.Aureus linked Infections
• Submandibular Procedure