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do no good. Take liquid food. To masticate gives 

 pain. Avoid acids. They increase the saliva, 

 which gives pain. Keep warm. Avoid all expos- 

 ure to taking cold. 



In some cases the inflammation may extend to 

 certain other glands on the body. Then a phy- 

 sician should be consulted. 



The only way to prevent the disease from spread- 

 ing is to quarantine the patient, and, when the 

 disease is finished, thoroughly disinfect room, bed- 

 ding, and all clothing. 



