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Can you get lymphedema from a dog scratch?
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Maybe: If the dog scratch causes a severe soft tissue infection of the arm there may be lymphatic insufficiency after the infection has been treated. If treated appropriately this is usually temproary and not a life long problem.
Answered 4/13/2012
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It would be rare: As dr. Salartash said, about the only way it could happen is if the scratch got badly infected.
Answered 7/20/2012
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