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Lymphangitis

Lymphangitis: Introduction

Lymphangitis: Inflammation of the lymphatic channels caused by an infectious agent. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lymphangitis is available below.

Symptoms of Lymphangitis

• Red streaks from source of infection to lymph nodes
• Swollen enlarged lymph nodes
• Pain and swelling of affected area
• Elephantitis
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Treatments for Lymphangitis

• Antibiotics
• Elevation
• Compression bandage
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Lymphangitis?

• Misdiagnosis of Lymphangitis
• Hidden causes of Lymphangitis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Lymphangitis: Deaths

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Lymphangitis: Complications

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Causes of Lymphangitis

• Streptococcus Group A
• Staphylococcus aureus
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More information about causes of Lymphangitis:

• Lymphangitis as a complication caused by other conditions
• Lymphangitis as a symptom

Disease Topics Related To Lymphangitis

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Lymphangitis:

• Lymphatic hannels
• Lymphadenitis
• Bacterial infection
• Blood poisoning
• Chronic lymphangitis
• more related diseases...»

Latest Treatments for Lymphangitis

• Dicloxacillin
• Cephalexin
• Macrolide
• Levofloxacin
• Nafcillin
• more treatments...»

See full list of 13 latest treatments for Lymphangitis

Lymphangitis: Broader Related Topics

• Conditions involving a pathogen
• Lymphatic system conditions
• more types...»

Types of Lymphangitis

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Definitions of Lymphangitis:

Inflammation of a lymph vessel - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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