Acute nonparamyxovirus viral parotitis

Acute nonparamyxovirus viral parotitis

  • Influenza
    • Cytomegalovirus infection
      • Viral cultures and serology can be used for differentiation 
    • HIV infection (Related: Influenza)
      • Bilateral parotid swelling is common in HIV-infected children 
      • Enlarged parotids can be painful, but not always 
      • Associated with lymphoepithelial cysts 
      • Differentiate based on laboratory testing including ELISA (screening), Western blot (confirmation), HIV viral load (progression), and CD4 count
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