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Human Disease

lymphangitis

Term ID
DOID:9317
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Definition
A lymphatic system disease that is characterized by inflammation of the lymphatic channels which occurs as a result of infection at a site distal to the channel. It is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A strep) or Staphylococcus aureus. Lymphangitis is also sometimes called blood poisoning. (2)
References
  • ICD10CM:I89.1
  • ICD9CM:457.2
  • MESH:D008205
  • NCI:C34790
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:1415005
  • UMLS_CUI:C0024225
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:9317 )
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