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==Complications== | |||
* [[Abscess]] formation | |||
* [[Cellulitis]] (a skin infection) | |||
* [[Fistulas]] (seen in lymphadenitis that is due to [[tuberculosis]]) | |||
* [[Sepsis]] (bloodstream infection) | |||
==Prognosis== | |||
Prompt treatment with antibiotics usually leads to a complete recovery. However, it may take weeks, or even months, for swelling to disappear. The amount of time to recovery depends on the cause. Prognosis is poor for [[malignant]] tumors. | |||
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Complications
- Abscess formation
- Cellulitis (a skin infection)
- Fistulas (seen in lymphadenitis that is due to tuberculosis)
- Sepsis (bloodstream infection)
Prognosis
Prompt treatment with antibiotics usually leads to a complete recovery. However, it may take weeks, or even months, for swelling to disappear. The amount of time to recovery depends on the cause. Prognosis is poor for malignant tumors.