Enlarged lymph nodes are commonly found in all of the following except:
a. Viral infections
b. Liver cirrhosis
c. Bacterial infections
d. Metastatic malignancy
ANS: B
In infection, whether it is bacterial or viral, the lymphoid system is activated, which can result in enlargement of lymph nodes. In metastatic malignancy, invading (metastasizing) malignant cells can also enlarge the lymph nodes. Liver cirrhosis is independent of lymph nodes.
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