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Parotitis Complications
Complications of parotitis include:
- Dehydration
- Parotid abscess:
- Collection of pus in the parotid gland
- Dental abscess
- Dry mouth
- Bell's palsy
- Facial drooping
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Last Updated: Feb 8, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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