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2. Lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia

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   Lymphadenopathy or adenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or consistency.Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type (the most common type) is lymphadenitis, [1] producing swollen or enlarged lymph nodes.

3. Can Allergies Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes? Here’s What Experts ...

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   Experts explain whether or not allergies could be causing swollen lymph nodes in your neck or under your jaw, and when to see a doctor about enlarged glands.

4. Persistent generalized lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia

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   On its way, the fluid passes through the lymph nodes, small nodular organs located throughout the body but concentrated in certain areas such as the armpits or groin. These lymph nodes are also known as glands or lymphoid tissue. If they detect something foreign passing through them, they enlarge. This is called lymphadenopathy or swollen glands.

5. Bubo - Wikipedia

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   They are caused by Yersinia pestis bacteria spreading from flea bites through the bloodstream to the lymph nodes, where the bacteria replicate, causing the nodes to swell. [3] Plague buboes may turn black and necrotic , rotting away the surrounding tissue, or they may rupture, discharging large amounts of pus . [ 3 ]

6. Lymphangitis - Wikipedia

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   The lymph nodes are found in proximity to unique white blood cells that engulf or metabolize pathogens (bacteria and viruses) and defective or cancerous cells, preventing infections and malignant cancer cells from spreading. [5] Infection spreads out of the wound site to enter the lymphatic system. The wound may be small or it may be an abscess ...

7. Lymphatic disease - Wikipedia

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   It is not the same as Hodgkin's Disease. Symptoms usually include painless, enlarged lymph node or nodes in the neck, weakness, fever, weight loss, and anemia. [citation needed] Lymphadenitis. Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes usually caused by a virus, bacteria or fungi. Symptoms include redness or swelling around the lymph node.