Cellulitis Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #3: Lymphadenitis and Lymphangitis
Lymphadenitis refers to the infection of one or more lymph nodes. This infection usually spreads from the infected area to a lymph node. The affected lymph node is usually painful and tender. In some cases, the skin overlying the infected lymph node may look red, inflamed and feel warm. It may be accompanied by a fever and abscesses.
Lymphangitis refers to the infection of lymphatic vessels. It occurs when the infection spreads to a lymph vessel causing red, tender, irregular, and warm streaks on the skin. It is accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, chills, tachycardia (fast heart beat), and headaches.
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