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Vasculitis , a group of diseases featuring inflammation of the wall of blood vessels including veins , arteries and capillaries due to leukocyte migration and resultant damage. While most vasculitides are rare, they generally affect several organ systems and can cause severe disability. Vasculitides can be classified by the size of the blood vessel that they predominantly affect. Takayasu arteritis. Primarily affects the aorta and its main branches. At least...

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what is the cause of hensch scenlon purpua vasculitis

Henoch-Sch nlein Purpura Henoch-Sch nlein purpura (HSP) is a systemic vasculitis that causes the blood vessels in the skin to become inflamed, causing red spots. When the blood vessels...

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Can exposer to amphetamines and cocaine cause vasculitis?
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Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels, arteries, veins or capillaries. When such inflammation occurs, it causes changes in the walls of blood vessels, such as weakening and narrowing...

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