Bilateral acute suppurative parotitis in a 57-day-old girl: an unusual presentation

• Main Authors: Sofia Poço Miranda (Author), Cátia Juliana Silva (Author), André Costa e Silva (Author), André Costa Azevedo (Author), Hugo Rodrigues (Author), Juliana Maciel (Author), Mariana Branco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Acute suppurative parotitis (ASP) is a rare condition in early infancy. It usually presents unilaterally, with inflammatory signs in the parotid region and non-specific systemic symptoms. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is the most common causative agent of ASP, and male sex, prematu...