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Symptoms of Infection in an Arm or Leg

Infections can occur without an injury. Symptoms of infection include:

Increased pain, tenderness, swelling, redness, or warmth around the affected area.
Red streaks extending from the affected area.
Drainage of pus from the area.
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin.
Fever.

Minor infections can develop into more serious problems, such as:

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Pus-filled pocket (abscess) under the skin.
Serious skin infection (cellulitis).
Joint infection (septic arthritis).
Bursa infection (septic bursitis).
Bone infection (osteomyelitis).
An infection of the entire body (sepsis).

Prompt medical treatment of an infection can prevent serious complications.

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Last Revised	July 28, 2010

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: July 28, 2010

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