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Do lymph nodes filter pus from a dental abscess?
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They can. Generally the pus from an abscess stays within the capsule surrounding the infection. However, any puss cells or germs that leak into the serum surrounding the tissue would move to the lymph glands for processing. The lymph glands then swell/enlarge while they work harder.
Answered 7/9/2021
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DON'T COUNT ON LYMPH NODES TO FILTER OUT PUS OR WHAT LITTLE THEY FILTER. YOU NEED TO BE TREATED BY A DENTIST FOR THIS INFECTION WITH ANTIBIOTICS ,ROOT CANAL OR AN EXTRACTION. DON'T WAIT IT WILL ONLY SWELL MORE.
Answered 7/18/2021
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