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Infection of a lymp vein (Lymphangitis). A paient who has lymphangitis will typically have a red streak of the skin along the course of a lymphatic vein. As shown, it may extend from a site of infection (cellulitis) to the trunk. Bacteriology (lab study) usually reflects the original infection and often is a Staph or Strep organism. (L.S.)

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