Azithromycin is effective if the lymph node inflammation is caused by bacterial infection, but not if it is caused by viral infection or tumor.
1. The causative factors of lymph node inflammation include bacteria, virus or other diseases (e.g. tuberculosis, etc.). If the lymph node inflammation is caused by bacterial infection, it can be treated with antibiotics (e.g. azithromycin, etc.). If it is viral infection or tumor, azithromycin is not effective.
2. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, which can treat a variety of gram-negative and positive bacterial infections, such as streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus, etc. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Its adverse reactions include allergic reactions, dyspepsia, etc. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the drug and used with caution in patients with dyspepsia.
Lymph node inflammation has a variety of causes, it is recommended that timely hospital consultation, after a clear diagnosis of the correct treatment, do not take medication on their own, so as not to cause related adverse reactions and delay the condition.