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If cervical lymph nodes appear over 1-2 days is that most likely due to infection? also woke up with chills, no fever

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: lymph nodes that grow in size quickly likely due to an infection

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

If cervical lymph nodes appear over 1-2 days is that most likely due to infection? also woke up with chills, no fever

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

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