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What antibiotic is good for swollen lymph node behind ear?
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Which germ?: The antibiotic chosen to fight the infection inside a swollen lymph node depends on the bacteria in the lymph node. If it is not a bacteria, then our typical antibiotics are not used. The question now is, "What bacteria is in the node, if any?" One's primary care doctor can help figure that out. It may depend on what other infected areas are around the head and neck.
Answered 6/19/2016
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