Clinical characteristics that predict parotid abscess: An observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We analysed clinical factors that are predictive of a diagnosis of parotid abscess among patients with bacterial parotitis.

Material and methods

This retrospective study included 64 hospitalised patients who were diagnosed with parotid abscess, or bacterial parotitis. Data on patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and clinical management were collected. Predictive factors for parotid abscess were evaluated using univariate and multivariate analysis.

Results

There were 25 patients with parotid abscess and 39 with bacterial parotitis. All patients presented with moderate-to-severe disease, required parenteral antibiotics, or had indicators for surgical drainage. Patient profiles and immune status were not significantly associated with parotid abscess

SUBMITTER: Srivanitchapoom C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7985271 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature