nurse's notes

Acute Cervical Adenitis- infection of the lymphatic glands of the neck secondary to an infection of the mouth pharynx or the scalp.

Causes:

• from infected tonsils

• pediculosis- cause of infection of the posterior group of glands

• infection due to tooth problem

Signs and Symptoms:

• swelling of one side of the neck, tender and edematous

• abscess formation

• spontaneous rupture if swelling not incised

Prevention:

• children are the once usually affected so regular inspection and proper care and appropriate prophylactic treatment for teeth and tonsil to avoid infection
• parasiticides is applied in case of pediculosis
• proper hair care to avoid lice infestation