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Lymph nodes help the body's immune system fight infections. Causes of swollen lymph nodes (glands) include infection (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasites), inflammation or cancer. Symptoms of swollen lymph nodes vary greatly. They can sometimes be tender, painful or disfiguring. The treatment of swollen lymph nodes depends upon the cause.

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