Cervical Lymphadenitis
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pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
sore throat
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Cervical Lymphadenitis Outlook
What to expect with cervical
lymphadenitis
:
Lymphadenitis
due to bacteria usually responds well to treatment with antibiotics.
Lymphadenitis
due to viruses usually resolves without treatment.
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Cervical Lymphadenitis Underlying Cause
Related Topics:
Lymphadenitis
Neck swelling
Sore throat
Swollen glands (localized)
Swollen glands (neck)
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Neck pain
Neck swelling
Sore throat
Swollen glands (neck)
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Last Updated: Mar 6, 2008
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Cervical Lymphadenitis References:
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Lin HC, Su CY, Huang CC, Hwang CF, Chien CY. Kikuchi's disease: a review and analysis of 61 cases. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2003 May;128(5):650-3.
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