Lymphangitis

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Lymphangitis
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 I89.1
ICD-9 457.2
DiseasesDB 29093
eMedicine ped/1336 
MeSH D008205

Lymphangitis is an inflammation of the lymphatic channels that occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. The most common cause of Lymphangitis in humans is Streptococcus Pyogenes (Group A strep).

For discussion of the condition in horses, see Equine Lymphangitis.

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