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Lymphadenitis is almost always caused by an infection, possibly due tobacteria, viruses, protozoa, rickettsia or fungi. Normally, a lymph node infection spreads skin, ear, nose, eyes or fromsuch infections or infections such as infectious mononucleosis, cytomegalovirus infection, streptococcal infection, tuberculosis or syphilis.

The infection can affectmany lymph nodes or only part of the body.

Symptoms and lymph DiagnosisInfected expand and are often tender and painful. Sometimes the skin over the infected node looks red and feels warm. Occasionally, pockets of pus (abscesses) develop. Enlarged lymph nodes not producepain, tenderness or redness may indicate a serious disorder, such as aslymphoma, tuberculosis and Hodgkin’s disease.

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