"The doctor explained had we not gotten him to the ER right there and then, his toe would’ve needed to be amputated. " This red line is called Lymphangitis. It is a sign that the infection is in the lymphatic system. The red line starts at the wound, then travels up towards the nearest lymph nodes. It is a sign that the infection is getting worse and that you need to seek medical assessment and treatment which is usually with antibiotics. The good news is that when treated quickly, the condition