Staphylococcal Lymphangitis
Inflammation of the lymph system is a common complication following a bacterial infection. This picture shows inflammation of the lymph system around the joint of the little finger. The organism responsible for this lymphangitis is of the staphylococcal family; therefore it is called staphylococcal lymphangitis.
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Review Date : 1/1/1997
Reviewed By : Mosby Publishing Company
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