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Oldver>Mehrdad (Created page with "=== Clinic === * '''It''' is an inflammation or an infection of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. * The most common cause is ''Streptococcus pyogenes'' (Group A strep), hemolytic streptococci, and in some cases, mononucleosis, CMV, MTB, syphilis, and the fungus ''Sporothrix schenckii''. * Lymphangitis is sometimes mistakenly called "blood poisoning"...") |
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Clinic
- It is an inflammation or an infection of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel.
- The most common cause is Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep), hemolytic streptococci, and in some cases, mononucleosis, CMV, MTB, syphilis, and the fungus Sporothrix schenckii.
- Lymphangitis is sometimes mistakenly called "blood poisoning". In reality, "blood poisoning" is synonymous with sepsis.
Symptoms / Signs
- Warm skin over site of infection
- Chills and a high fever
- Moderate throbbing pain and swelling
- Red streaks
- Malaise
- Tenderness
- Skin ulcers (a rare symptom of lymphangitis)
- Rapid pulse
- Enlarged, swollen, and tender lymph nodes
- Appetite loss
Differential Diagnosis
- Thrombophlebitis
- Cat scratch
- Acute streptococcal hemolytic gangrene
- Necrotizing fasciitis
Remedies
- Bufo
- Hyper
- Led