TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Lymphatic Infections
A1  - Christoff, Jennifer
A1  - Hebert, Courtney L.
A1  - Pitrak, David
A2  - Dieter, Robert S.
A2  - Dieter, Raymond A.
A2  - Dieter, Raymond A.
PY  - 2011
T2  - Venous and Lymphatic Diseases
AB  - The  lymphatic  system  works  to  transport  proteinaceous  fluid  from  the  tissues  to  the  venous  system.  Lymphatic  flow  is  aided  by  compression  from  the  surrounding  musculature  and  one-way  valves  within  the  lymphatic  channels.  The  lymph  system  parallels  the  venous  system  and  has  many  branches,  from  small  lymphatic  capillaries  to  larger  lymphatic  collecting  ducts  that  drain  into  the  lymph  nodes.1  This  system  is  also  important  for  immune  recognition  of  microbes  and  microbial  products  as  part  of  the  host  response  to  infection.  Inflammation  of  the  lymphatics,  or  lymphangitis,  can  result  from  a  variety  of  conditions,  including  allergies,  insect  stings,  cancer,  and  infections.  
SN  - 
PB  - McGraw-Hill Medical
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/19
UR  - accesscardiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1126492583
ER  -