Lymphangitis prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishal Devarkonda, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Lymphangitis being a manifestation of wide concurrently occurring spectrum of manifestations or pathologies. There is no established method of prevention of lymphangitis. Lymphangitis caused by recurrent skin infections due to group A beta-hemolytic streptococci can be prevented by prophylactic administration of antibiotics can reduce the risk of these skin infections complicating into lymphangitis.

Primary prevention

• There is no established primary prevention for lymphangitis
• Lymphangitis caused by recurrent skin infections due to group A beta-hemolytic streptococci can be prevented by prophylactic administration of antibiotics can reduce the risk of these skin infections complicating into lymphangitis.