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Acute Phase
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swelling and reddening at the site of infection
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fever, malaise, and generalized swelling of the lymph
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nodes.
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The liver and
spleen may become enlarged
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Chronic Phase
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cardiac disease (cardiomyopathy)
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digestive
abnormalities.
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Patients may
develop congestive heart failure.
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