Scrofula (patient information)

Scrofula
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Scrofula?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Overview

Scrofula is a tuberculous infection of the lymph nodes in the neck.

What are the symptoms of Scrofula?

• Fevers (rare)
• Painless swelling of lymph nodes in the neck and elsewhere in body
• Sores (ulceration -- rare)
• Sweats

Where to find medical care for Scrofula?

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