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How long will it take swollen lymph node to shrink after taking antibiotics for infection? its hard, fixed in place. half size of pinky. i'm scared.
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Explanation : Average time around 2 weeks. But it depend how successful antibiotic treatment, how complete recovery of primary infection. Sometimes it's necessary to repeat treatment. My best wishes.
Answered 5/12/2017
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