10 Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Cause #6: Measles
Measles is one of the highly-contagious infections of the respiratory tract. The infection is caused by a virus of the Paramyxovirus family and is spread through droplets of respiratory fluids. Enlarged lymph nodes are among the common symptoms of measles.
This condition usually causes generalized lymphadenopathy (multiple lymph nodes affected throughout the body). Swollen lymph nodes are normally accompanied by fever and a skin rash.
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