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Unilateral swollen lymph node viral or bacterial?

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Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered

Either or other: It could be either, or could be caused by something else., depending on where it is and other symptoms. Please see you health care provider.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2018

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