Neonatal parotitis.
Neonatal parotitis is a rare condition. Infection of the parotid glad is more common than that of the submandibular glad. Dehydration is the most important predisposing factor for this. Most common organism responsible for this condition is Staphylococcus aureus. Untreated condition can lead to various complications.
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Department of Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Chandigarh. medinst@pgi.chd.inc.in
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D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010309:Parotitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy