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What types of skin infections will cause swollen lymph nodes?
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Many: Viruses as well as bacterial infections can go to the lymph nodes. It is also dependent if the patient has underlying pneumonia, flu, cancer, takes steroids, or has any other medical problems. Usually the antibiotic from your physician can treat the bacterial problem.
Answered 10/26/2012
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