IMMUNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Lymphangitis most often results from an acute streptococcal infection of the skin. Less often, it is caused by a staphylococcal infection. The infection causes the lymph vessels to become inflamed. Lymphangitis may be a sign that a skin infection is getting worse.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of protein-rich fluid that’s usually drained through the body’s lymphatic system. It most commonly affects the arms or legs, but can also occur in the chest wall, abdomen, neck and genitals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Occasionally there are recurrent episodes of lymphangitis, with the initial episode causing some degree of chronic lymphedema, in turn predisposing to another episode.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lymphangitis and lymphadenitis are common manifestations of a bacterial infection that is usually caused by hemolytic streptococci or S aureus (or by both organisms) and becomes invasive, generally from an infected wound, cellulitis, or an abscess.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lymphangitis is sometimes mistakenly called “blood poisoning". In reality, “blood poisoning” is synonymous with sepsis. Lymphangitis. Other names. Inflamed lymph vessels.