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Parotitis: The Daily PANCE Blueprint

Which of the following is the most common cause of parotitis?

A. Bacterial infection
B. Diabetes
C. Viral infection
D. Tumor
E. Stones

Answer and topic summary

The answer is C . Viral infection

Parotitis is defined by inflammation of the parotid gland. Clinical features may include otalgia, swelling of the neck/jawline area, local pain, and redness. Etiologies include viral infections (most common, such as mumps or influenza), bacterial infections, tumors, stones, or diabetes.

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