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I stepped on a deck screw about a week ago. i have had the tetanus shot update and yesterday i was put on doxycycline hyclate 100mg 2x/day and now i noticed that i now have a very itchy red streak from the wound point in my foot to the side if my arch, i

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Lymphangitis: Lymphangitis is a condition in which the lymphatic system has become infected (usually a streptococcal infection) , resulting in red streaks which form from the primary lesion. Treatment consists of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medication and pain management.

Answered 5/15/2015

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Lymphadentis: Infection traveling from the wound up the lymphatic system, Let your doctor know about this. May need a different antibiotic.

Answered 5/7/2015

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