Difficult to detect and treat once the damage is done, carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer. This sneaky, toxic gas finds its way into your home through a wide range of seemingly harmless sources.
More Info... by email. wiseGEEK Slideshows. Inflammation of the small blood vessels of the body is known as leukocytoclastic vasculitis. This disorder causes damage to the blood vessels, leading to bleeding and sometimes damage to surrounding tissues.
Cause of Encephalitis. In the United States, encephalitis causes can include enteroviruses, herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2, and arboviruses. Lyme disease can also be a cause of the disease. In the case of primary encephalitis, it is a direct viral infection of the spinal cord and brain.