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Lymphadenitis Definition
Common names:
  • Acute Lymphadenitis
  • Infected Lymph Glands
  • Infected Lymph Nodes
  • Infection of the Lymph Glands
  • Infection of the Lymph Nodes
  • Lymph Gland Infection
  • Lymph Node Infection
  • Lymphadenitis
A person with lymphadenitis has inflammation of the lymph nodes, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Lymphadenitis usually causes the lymph glands to swell and become tender. Images
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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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