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Can A Swollen Lymph Node In Neck Be Bacterial Infection?

My 11 yr old daughter has complained today about a sore neck, right beneath her jaw? It was pretty consistent all day. This evening she had the chills and a slight fever. I felt her neck and I believe her one side of the neck that is sore there is a swollen lymph node. Does that mean she has an bacterial infection?
Thu, 29 Jan 2015
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Hi
Thanks for your query
Based on your query, my opinion is
1. Yes, enlarged/ swollen lymph nodes usually indicate bacterial infection in the drainage areas of lymph node.
2. Since your daughter is suffering from fever apart from swollen neck, she might be having upper respiratory tract infection/ infection of oral cavity
3. Swelling will settle with treatment of causative agent.
4. Get her antibiotics, antipyretics and analgesics for now.
5. If the swelling persists even after fever settles get a cytology examination done
Hope this helps
Regards
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Can A Swollen Lymph Node In Neck Be Bacterial Infection?

Hi Thanks for your query Based on your query, my opinion is 1. Yes, enlarged/ swollen lymph nodes usually indicate bacterial infection in the drainage areas of lymph node. 2. Since your daughter is suffering from fever apart from swollen neck, she might be having upper respiratory tract infection/ infection of oral cavity 3. Swelling will settle with treatment of causative agent. 4. Get her antibiotics, antipyretics and analgesics for now. 5. If the swelling persists even after fever settles get a cytology examination done Hope this helps Regards