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.
A high white blood cell count, called leukocytosis, may result from a number of conditions and diseases. Some examples include: 1  Infections, most commonly caused by bacteria and some viruses, less commonly by fungi or parasites. 2  Inflammation or inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis or inflammatory bowel disease.