Lymphedema : Complications
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Lymphedema is the swelling of tissues ( edema ), usually the feet and legs, due to lymphatic obstruction.
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Cellulitis is an acute inflammation of the connective tissue of the skin, caused by infection with staphylococcus, streptococcus or other bacteria (see also Erysipelas.
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Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection just below the skin surface. It is most commonly caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus .
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The word elephantiasis is a vivid and accurate term for the syndrome it describes: the gross (visible) enlargement of the arms, legs, or genitals to elephantoid size. True elephantiasis is the result of a parasitic infection caused by three specific kinds of round worms.
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Lymphangitis is an infection of the lymph vessels (channels. It is a common complication of a bacterial infection. See also: Lymphadenitis
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Acute lymphangitis is a bacterial infection in the lymphatic vessels which is characterized by painful, red streaks below the skin surface. This is a potentially serious infection which can rapidly spread to the bloodstream and be fatal.
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