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infection ↔ swelling

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Swelling is a clinical manifestation of the acute inflammatory response that occurs as a direct result of an infection, as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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Chronic inflammation: What it is, why it's bad, and how you can ... mcpress.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic Press 1 fact
claimAcute inflammation is characterized by redness, warmth, and swelling around tissues and joints that occurs in response to an infection or an injury.
The Center for Inflammation Science and Systems Medicine wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu University of Florida 1 fact
claimThe acute inflammatory response induces vascular permeability (leakiness of blood vessels), which results in swelling and redness at the site of injury or infection.
Inflammation: Types, symptoms, causes, and treatment medicalnewstoday.com Medical News Today 1 fact
claimAcute inflammation is triggered by injury, infection, or exposure to substances and presents as pain, redness, swelling, loss of function, and heat.