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.
Experts don't know what causes spondyloarthropathies. The presence of a particular gene, HLA-B27, is often associated with ankylosing spondylitis. Spondyloarthropathies, especially ankylosing spondylitis, are more likely to run in families than other forms of rheumatic disease, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.