1B70.3
Ascending bacterial lymphangitis
Linfangite bacteriana ascendente
CategoryDefinition
A complication of a focal acute pyogenic bacterial infection in which the draining lymphatics become red, inflamed and tender as the result of ascending infection. It is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
Index Terms
Ascending bacterial lymphangitisacute lymphangitisacute bacterial lymphangitisAscending bacterial lymphangitis due to Streptococcus pyogenesAscending bacterial lymphangitis due to Staphylococcus aureus