Scrofula (patient information)

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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

What causes Scrofula?

Scrofula in adults is most often caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In children, can also be caused by Mycobacterium scrofulaceum or Mycobacterium avium.

Infection with mycobacteria is usually caused by breathing in air that is contaminated by these organisms.

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Scrofula?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Condition

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

With treatment, patients usually make a complete recovery.

Possible complications

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