1. Lymphangitis  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Lymphangitis is an infection of the lymph vessels (channels. It is a common complication of certain bacterial infections. See also: Lymphadenitis • Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Jatin M. Vyas, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

2. Acute Lymphangitis  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
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.• Author: Belinda Rowland PhD