Serious bacterial infection of parotid gland that occurs in patients with decreased salivary flow
Caused by retrograde migration of oral bacteria into salivary ducts and parenchyma
Usually caused by staph, strep, anaerobes
Caused by retrograde migration of oral bacteria into salivary ducts and parenchyma
Usually caused by staph, strep, anaerobes
Dehydration
Prematurity or advanced age
Sialolithiasis
Oral neoplasms
Salivary duct strictures
Meds (cause systemic dehydration or decrease salivary flow)
Diuretics
Antihistamines
TCAs
beta-blockers
Chronic illnesses
HIV
Sjögren Syndrome
Anorexia nervosa/bulimia nervosa
Cystic fibrosis
Diuretics
Antihistamines
TCAs
beta-blockers
HIV
Sjögren Syndrome
Anorexia nervosa/bulimia nervosa
Cystic fibrosis
Suppurative parotitis
Buccal space infections
Viral parotitis
Dental problems
Atrophic vaginitis
Canine space infection
Traumatic iritis
Facial cellulitis