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Can viral conjunctivitis cause swollen lymph glands around the neck and ear area?
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Yes!: Any eyelid infection, particularly viral conjunctivitis, can cause swollen lymph glands, or nodes, in the areas you described.
Answered 7/18/2018
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Yes: Certain adenoviruses can cause these problems.
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