Infection likely: Lymphangitis is inflammation of the lymphatic channel in the affected part of the body.The lymph system s part f the immune system and includes lymph nodes that swell with infection. The main signs are redness, swelling, pain, and often a red streak up that channel, and may have swollen glands. It is often called "blood poisoning" and usually represents infection.
Answered 6/30/2012
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