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can a enlarged lymph node in the abdomen be contagious? is it caused by a viral infection?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
36 years experience Family Medicine
See below: It depends on the cause. Symptoms like these can only be adequately diagnosed through a thorough evaluation by your doctor.
Answered on Mar 26, 2013
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