Question

Local edema swollen lymph nodes fever soreness and abscesses are indications of

Answer 1

Swollen lymph nodes usually occur as a result of exposure to bacteria or viruses. When swollen lymph nodes are caused by an infection, this is known as lymphadenitis (lim-fad-uh-NIE-tis). ... They function as filters, trapping viruses, bacteria and other causes of illnesses before they can infect other parts of your body.