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Would dental infection cause sweinf behind ear lymph nides?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Possibly: See your Dentist to rule out infection of teeth and supporting tissues. See your PCP to rule out ear or other infection.

Dr Rubenstein and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/18/2014

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