What is the cause of swollen lymph nodes in the groin, pain and discharge? How to treat?

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Hello doctor. I have a swollen lymph node in my groin and it has ruptured, with pus, redness and pain in that area. I don't know what's wrong with me and how to treat it? Before that, I did not take any medicine.
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Hello. According to your description, you may have ruptured abscessed inguinal lymphadenitis. Causes: Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites. If not treated actively, it can lead to sepsis ...
You should go to the hospital to diagnose the cause and have active treatment methods such as: Using antibiotics, making incisions to drain pus, culture pus to find the cause, anti-inflammatory ... please.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Specialist Doctor Do Van Manh - Emergency Resuscitation Doctor - Emergency Resuscitation Department - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

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