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I have sores in my nose that crust i've been told it could be bacterial. could a bacterial infection cause enlarged lymph nodes ?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See below: You are probably a nasal staphylococcus aureus carrier and have a bacterial shinitis. Nasal Bactroban Ointment and hibiclens soap showers and shampoos may help. Bacterial infections can cause enlarged lymph nodes in the area of lymphatic drainage from an infection.

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Answered 6/24/2014

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