RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Nonbacterial Causes of Lymphangitis with Streaking
JF The Journal of the American Board of Family
                Medicine
JO J Am Board Fam Med
FD American Board of Family Medicine
SP 808
OP 812
DO 10.3122/jabfm.2016.06.160015
VO 29
IS 6
A1 Cohen, Brandon E.
A1 Nagler, Arielle R.
A1 Pomeranz, Miriam Keltz
YR 2016
UL http://www.jabfm.org/content/29/6/808.abstract
AB Background: Lymphangitic streaking, characterized by linear erythema on the skin, is most commonly observed in the setting of bacterial infection. However, a number of nonbacterial causes can result in lymphangitic streaking. We sought to elucidate the nonbacterial causes of lymphangitic streaking that may mimic bacterial infection to broaden clinicians' differential diagnosis for patients presenting with lymphangitic streaking.Methods: We performed a review of the literature, including all available reports pertaining to nonbacterial causes of lymphangitic streaking.Results: Various nonbacterial causes can result in lymphangitic streaking, including viral and fungal infections, insect or spider bites, and iatrogenic etiologies.Conclusion: Awareness of potential nonbacterial causes of superficial lymphangitis is important to avoid misdiagnosis and delay the administration of appropriate care.