Lymphatic system – Lymph circulates throughout the body by way of a well networked system of vessels and spaces found between body tissues and organs.

Lymph nodes – Tiny, oval shaped structures, positioned along the lymphatic vessels which provide lymphocytes to the bloodstream and cleanse the lymph off bacteria and foreign particles.

Bacteremia - Presence of bacteria in blood

Intestinal perforation - Opening or penetration through the wall of the Intestine