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Lymphangitis Definition
Common names:
  • Bacterial Lymphangitis
  • Infected Lymph Vessels
  • Infection of the Lymph Vessels
  • Lymphangitis
  • Skin Infection Lymphangitis
A person with lymphangitis has inflammation of the lymph vessels under the skin, usually caused by a bacterial infection. Images
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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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