Lymphangitis

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