Viral infections, including mumps, Coxsackie, Epstein‒Barr, and influenza, are the most frequent causes of acute parotitis in children. It poses unique diagnostic and management challenges in pediatric populations, particularly children with underlying health issues. We report a case of an 8-year-old girl who presented with a bilateral painful swelling in the neck extending to the parotid area for seven days upon presentation to the emergency department. The patient's laboratory findings, including elevated inflammatory markers, amylase levels, and imaging results, supported the diagnosis of bilateral bacterial parotic abscess—timely antibiotic treatment led to a favorable outcome in this case. Early recognition and management are critical to prevent complications such as abscess formation and systemic infection spread.
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